Chigwell School’s Under-11 football team are through to the Independent Schools Under-11 National Finals after winning the Essex regional event.

Twelve teams from across the region entered the tournament which was held at Chigwell.

Chigwell started strongly and secured five victories to finish top of their group.

Chigwell then beat St Aubyn’s in the quarter-final and Brentwood in the semi-final to set-up a final against Elm Green.

The opening stages were a tense affair with both teams creating chances however it was Chigwell who came through in the end with a 3-0 victory.

Chigwell now travel to the national finals at the FA’s national football centre, St George’s Park, on Tuesday, May 3, next year.

Head of Football Creag Lawrence said: “The boys played some excellent, creative and attacking football during the afternoon and won the tournament whilst playing the game in the right manner.”