Ex- England goalie visits soccer meet
Former England goalkeeper David James gave a pleasant surprise to participants of the National Inclusion Cup by showing up at the tournament to encourage and motivate them. The event has 48 teams participating from 24 different states including two from Nepal.
James, who made over 50 appearances for England, shared his experiences with players and said he was impressed with the talent he saw.
“I have been involved with similar organisations in England and have donated loads of kits to charity to help homeless football players there.
“These organisations do exactly what Slum Soccer is doing here to represent the country at Homeless World Cup,” said the 47 year old.
“I think football is such a tool for peace, for uniting people, and the ( Homeless) World Cup can be an aim or target but what happens at the grassroots, to the people who don’t make it there is what these organisations are defined by. Those who don’t make it to Homeless World Cup would have improved socially, made personal development, added more vocational skills which they wouldn’t be getting if football wasn’t involved,” explained James.
“So when I came down I wasn’t sure of what I was going to see but I am thoroughly impressed with the organisation and the enjoyment of the players.” said James of his first experience of Slum Soccer.
James, who made over 50 appearances for England, shared his experiences with players and said he was impressed with the talent he saw