Challenge for Stretton

Church Stretton School's title-winning under-16 girls will be treading carefully this evening when they take on Charlton School in their last-ever competitive match.The pair clash in the final of the county cup as they look to follow up victory at the national under-16 competition in Manchester.

Tonight's match at Shifnal Town's Phoenix Park ground will mark the end of an era for Church Stretton, who will be too old to compete in the age group next season.

And for coach Ralph Davies, there are no guarantees that his side will end their final season together with a win - especially as skipper Suzy Ireland is due miss the match through injury.

He said: "It will be a tough game - it is very soon after coming down from the final in Manchester. That was a very physical game and at least one member can't play, possibly two.

"But we are looking forward to it and Charlton are a good team."

Telford-based Charlton coach Catrina Byrne, said: "We are just hoping to do our best.

"We have been practicing and from playing them a few times, we know their strengths, so we will be focussing on them."

Tonight's match is due to kick off at 5.15pm.