Pupils at a Willesden secondary school had kick around with former England football stars to mark the end of Black History Month.

Newham Recorder: Glen Johnson, Rachel Yankey and Paul Elliot watch the coaching session at Capital City Academy. Picture: Joanne Davidson for The FAGlen Johnson, Rachel Yankey and Paul Elliot watch the coaching session at Capital City Academy. Picture: Joanne Davidson for The FA (Image: Joanne Davidson for The FA)

Glen Johnson and Rachel Yankey OBE led a coaching session with Year 10 students at Capital Academy in Doyle Gardens today organised by the Football Association (FA).

Children took part in a Q&A where they asked the former England internationals about their careers and their experiences growing up with aspirations of becoming professional athletes.

Former footballer Paul Elliott, who chairs the FA's Inclusion Advisory Board joined the panel to discuss the contribution made by black and dual heritage players.

The players also handed out 30 tickets for next week's England vs Montenegro match at Wembley Stadium.

Newham Recorder: Capital City Academy coaching session to end Black History Month 2019. Picture: Joanne Davidson for The FACapital City Academy coaching session to end Black History Month 2019. Picture: Joanne Davidson for The FA (Image: Joanne Davidson for The FA)

Mr Elliott said: "We were very excited to join the children for what was a fun and informative afternoon sharing our experiences, hopefully inspiring the next generation of footballers and future regular Wembley Stadium attendees."

Newham Recorder: Glen Johnson, Rachel Yankey and Paul Elliot with moderator Gareth Crooks take part in a panel session. Picture: Joanne Davidson for The FAGlen Johnson, Rachel Yankey and Paul Elliot with moderator Gareth Crooks take part in a panel session. Picture: Joanne Davidson for The FA (Image: Joanne Davidson for The FA)