Former Wakefield Trinity player Dave Wandless enjoyed football World Cup success with England at the weekend.
Wandless is vice-captain of England’s over 60s walking football team which triumphed in the World Nations Cup tournament that took place at St George’s Park.
There were 12 countries taking part in the event with the competition divided into two groups before knockout stages that led to a final in which England defeated France 3-0.
The competition proved a big success and was so well organised that other countries are now looking to host it in 2025.
Egypt and Saudi Arabia are front runners, but others are in the process of making bids.
England’s World Cup squad: John Sykes, Steve Slater, Dave Wandless, Spencer Pratten, Andrew Douglas, Graham Collier, Steve Borrow, John Hammonds, Milan Mazic, Steve Addcock, Tony Jones, Neil Evans.
Read the full article and World Nations Cup final match report: https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/sport/football/former-wakefield-trinity-player-dave-wandless-is-a-world-cup-winner-with-england-4271135
Author: The Walking Football
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