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ESFA Internationals

ESFA International Programme 2020

The English Schools' FA

Following discussions between the English Schools’ FA, other International Associations and SAFIB, it is with regret that the decision has been made to cancel the remainder of the ESFA’s International Programme for U18 Boys and U15 Girls in light of the present worldwide Coronavirus situation.

Both squads have enjoyed a fantastic 2020 season, with positive results in both friendly and competitive matches and with both teams undertaking some highly productive training in Eindhoven last month. As an Association, we have been greatly anticipating the Boys’ matches in the Centenary Shield, particularly the two home fixtures which were due to take place at Spennymoor and North Ferriby as well as the Girls’ Bob Docherty tournament, which was scheduled for Lilleshall National Sports Centre in April.

The ESFA is hopeful that there may be an opportunity later in the year where there may be a possibility to host an event with all of this season’s England players, to celebrate their achievements and the Association will be sure to share this information as and when the possibility arises.

In the meantime, the ESFA would like to take this opportunity to thank the fantastic players, their families, ESFA Management teams, venues, support staff and everyone else who has played a significant part in creating the success of both the England U15 Schoolgirls and England U18 Schoolboys squads this season.

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Public Statement 2: Coronavirus – 16 March

The English Schools' FA

The ESFA continues to monitor the situation with Covid 19 and the spread of the corona virus, and national guidance is being followed. For the time being, this means that football fixtures can be played as planned.

This is however a very fluid situation and further measures to prevent the spread of the virus are anticipated to be put in place by the government this week. As has been the practice to date, the ESFA will follow that guidance and update members as customers accordingly if that position changes, following the Government’s now daily COBRA meetings. The ESFA will use its website and social media channels for general updates, and will contact those who are participating in ESFA national activity directly as the situation develops

We fully accept that some schools, Associations, players or parents will wish to withdraw from playing football for the time being, and the ESFA accepts and respects that position. Schools and teams that are still competing within National Cup competitions will be contacted directly by the National Competitions Department to notify you of the ESFA’s position. Please contact the National Competitions Department directly, as you would usually, should you have any concerns regarding fixture deadlines.

Full information and guidance on the prevention and spread of the virus, and the essential precautions, can be found on the Public Health England website, which will always contain the most up to date information.