The FA organise FIFA 20 tournament starring 16 England players from the men’s, women’s and U21 squads, putting skills to the test on the popular video game.
The FA wrote in an article on their site: “The all-England player competition will also help to raise awareness for the National Emergencies Trust and their efforts to help those most affected by the Coronavirus outbreak.
It’s time to find out @England‘s best FIFA player! ?
The #FootballsStayingHome Cup, in support of @NatEmergTrust, starts on Friday night ? pic.twitter.com/icmIzsIp3A
— England (@England) April 9, 2020
“The star cast for the inaugural #FootballsStayingHome Cup will include Lionesses trio Lucy Bronze, Jordan Nobbs and Ellie Roebuck, a Three Lions squad of Premier League players inclduing Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Mason Mount, Callum Wilson, James Maddison, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tammy Abraham as well as Young Lions Reiss Nelson, Todd Cantwell, Max Aarons, Eddie Nketiah and Ryan Sessegnon.
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“The opening round gets underway across @England’s Twitter and YouTube channels from 5pm on Good Friday (10 April) with the action to be brought to life by leading eSports commentators Brandon Smith and Richard Buckley. The latter rounds will then be played out across the course of next week.
“As well as providing an opportunity to reiterate important Government advice to stay home, protect the NHS and save lives, the tournament will shine a spotlight on the National Emergencies Trust.
“Working with a network of 50 community foundations across the UK, the National Emergencies Trust raises and distributes money to charities providing support to those most in need at a local level. It provides the public with reassurances that that the funds will only be channelled through trusted and reputable organisations in a fair and effective manner.
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“Viewers of the #FootballsStayingHome Cup will have the opportunity to do what they can to support the National Emergencies Trust, be that through donating or sharing the campaign via dowhatyoucan.net. The National Emergencies Trust can also be found on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.”
As mentioned, the tournament will begin tomorrow (10 April) at 5pm, and you’ll be able to catch all the action across the England national side’s Twitter and YouTube channels.
Fans reacted after seeing The FA organise a FIFA 20 tournament starring 16 England players…
@RyanSessegnon is winning 100%
— ????. (@MolyneuxLuke) April 9, 2020
Sancho
— Arron Smith (@PUDCFC) April 9, 2020
Mason Mount
— Micky B SCFC (@b_scfc) April 9, 2020
Mount winning I’m hearing pic.twitter.com/vWTInZmHgu
— Liam (@StartTheBounce) April 9, 2020
If he wins you have to pay the rest of the staff their full wage?
— Sam Seaförth ? (@seathz) April 9, 2020
Go @LucyBronze !
— Sarah Groube (@groubes) April 9, 2020
@RyanSessegnon about to win this with ease
— Keaton (@THFC8Winksy) April 9, 2020
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