"The path to Wembley was laid out for thousands of young players this week as EFL legend Glenn Murray helped kick off the 2025/26 Utilita Kids & Girls Cup at Southampton's Staplewood Training Ground. Murray, who spent more than a decade lighting up the EFL with Crystal Palace, Brighton and Reading, was front and centre at the launch event, joining local school teams for skills sessions and a round of the iconic playground staple Wembley Doubles'."
"It's amazing to be back with the Utilita Kids & Girls Cup, this competition is really special, he told FourFourTwo. I remember playing games like Wembley Doubles when I was their age and dreaming about stepping out at Wembley one day. Glenn Murray had a successful Premier League career Being here today and seeing these kids full of energy and excitement brings that all back it's incredible to think some of them could actually play at Wembley later this season."
"The Utilita Kids & Girls Cup remains one of the country's biggest school football tournaments, with more than 21,000 boys and girls taking part every season. Representing all 72 EFL clubs, children across England and Wales are given the chance to wear their local club's badge, compete in structured tournaments, and, for a lucky few, play under the famous Wembley arch."
Glenn Murray helped launch the 2025/26 Utilita Kids & Girls Cup at Southampton's Staplewood Training Ground, leading skills sessions and playing Wembley Doubles with local school teams. Murray referenced his decade-long EFL career with Crystal Palace, Brighton and Reading and recalled dreaming of Wembley as a child. The tournament involves more than 21,000 boys and girls each season and represents all 72 EFL clubs. Schools progress through local and regional stages. The Girls Cup will produce two finalists to play ahead of the Vertu Trophy Final on 12 April 2026, while Kids Cup finalists can walk out at Wembley during the EFL Play-Off Finals over the May Bank Holiday.
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