England Walking Football Teams Set for Nations Cup in Rome

Excitement Builds for the Nations Cup – Rome 2025

The Nations Cup Walking Football Tournament is set to take place at the Farnesina Stadium in Rome on March 22nd-23rd, 2025. The tournament will feature top walking football teams from across Europe, including Italy, France, England, Switzerland, Eire, Hungary, Poland, and Wales. With categories for Women Over 40 and Men Over 50, 60, and 70, this event promises to be a showcase of skill, passion, and the growing popularity of walking football.

England Squads Announced for Nations Cup 2025

England has officially named its squads for the tournament, with teams competing in all four categories. Each squad boasts a mix of experienced players and rising talents, all eager to represent their country on the international stage.

Over 40's Squad (Women)

• Coach: Gail Redston & Wendy Benson
• Squad: Kelly Holsworth, Wendy Benson, Carolyn "Kelly," Laura Strong, Anne-Marie Teale (GK), Ally O'Donnell, Emma Parkes, Gail Redston, Sara Clamp (GK)

Over 50's Squad (Men)

• Coach: Carl Clinton
• Squad: Carl Clinton (GK), Ian Wilkinson (GK), David Frosdick, Craig Smithurst, Peter Quantrill, Eddie Taylor, Russ Marsden, David Bendall, Brendan Maxwell, Ray Winard, Paul Clarke, Gregg Marrett

Over 60's Squad (Men)

• Coach: Martin Haines
• Squad: Peter Davenport, Frank White, Billy Morrison, Kenneth Mitchell, Graham Liddiard, Mark Potts, Steve Falconer, John Taylor, Rob Welby, Mark Judge, Ian Nicholls, Martin Haines

Over 70's Squad (Men)

• Manager: Simon Atherfold
• Squad: Barrie George (GK), Tony Drinkell (Captain), Dennis Johnson, Albert Swinson, Ray Smith, Bernard Walker, Steve Moss, Tony Naylor

A Tournament to Remember

With eight nations competing, the Nations Cup is expected to be a fiercely contested tournament. England's squads are determined to make their mark, showcasing their talent and teamwork on the international stage.Fans and supporters can follow the action live and cheer on the England Walking Football teams as they aim for glory in Rome!

The organisers of the Nations Cup, scheduled for March 22nd-23rd at the Farnesina Stadium in Rome, have officially announced the list of teams that have qualified for the tournament. Excitement is building for this much-anticipated event!

🏆 Men 50+: Italy 🇮🇹 France 🇫🇷 Hungary 🇭🇺 Ireland 🇮🇪 England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Switzerland 🇨🇭Poland 🇵🇱

🏆 Men 60+: Italy 🇮🇹 France 🇫🇷 Hungary 🇭🇺 Ireland 🇮🇪 England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Switzerland 🇨🇭 Poland 🇵🇱

🏆 Men 70+: Italy 🇮🇹 France 🇫🇷 Ireland 🇮🇪 England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Switzerland 🇨🇭 

🏆 Women 40+: Italy 🇮🇹 France 🇫🇷 Ireland 🇮🇪 England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Poland 🇵🇱