Date: 22/08/2007
England and Arsenal women's player, Karen Carney attended the High Peak girl's football tournament held at New Mills football club last week.
Karen, who scored the memorable winning goal in the Euro 05 competition at Manchester City's Ground, dropped in to pass on some tips to the High Peak teams, before flying to China for the World Cup, which kicks off in September.
The event was organised by High Peak Borough Council's Sports Development team, the School Sports Partnership, St. Philip Howard School's Community Sports Development Officer, Buxton Juniors FC, New Mills Juniors FC and Derbyshire County Football Association.
Almost 40 girls, aged between 8 and 14 years old, took part in the event, which included coaching, skill drills and a mini World Cup tournament, organised by F.A. Qualified coaches from the two local FA Charter Standard Clubs: Buxton Juniors FC and New Mills Juniors FC.
BBC television's Newsround team, who are featuring the Women's World Cup in China, were also at the tournament.
The High Peak players had an opportunity to chat with Karen and she shared her knowledge in a 15-minute question and answer session. All the participants received a certificate and a goody bag. They also signed an England flag, which is travelling to China with Karen and the team.
Councillor Andrew Bingham, High Peak Borough Council's Executive Member for Social and Community Development, who was also at the event, said: "This was a wonderful opportunity for our young women's football teams, and an excellent example of how the Council is helping to develop and provide activities for young people within the community."
Picture shows Councillor Andrew Bingham (behind) and Karen Carney (centre), with the High Peak football girls.