BORIS Johnson unveiled £50 million yesterday for 185 new top quality football pitches.
And the cash will improve 5,000 other local playing fields to find the next generation of England heroes.
It’s the first tranche of cash for Tory manifesto promise of ensuring everyone has high quality football pitch within 15 minute walk of their home.
The PM said in his speech yesterday the money will “give new opportunities to the stars of the future”.
FA Chief Executive Mark Bullingham said: “Grassroots football facilities play a vital role in the heart of our communities and investment in them has never been more important.
“This £50 million from the Government, as part of their £550 million election commitment, will help to change and improve lives.
More quality facilities around the country will help us find and inspire the next generation of England stars.
“This funding will also play an important part in helping to get people active again and improving the mental and physical health of the nation as lockdown restrictions are lifted.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
