FA set up new initiative to let kids take FA Cup home

The Football Association have set up a new initiative that will allow children to take the famous FA Cup home with them.

The English governing body are taking the trophy on a nationwide tour and children who get involved will have the chance to host the cup at their home.

"We hope a new wave of youngsters can fall in love with the competition," said the FA's Sir Trevor Brooking.

The new scheme gets underway in Birmingham today and the chosen child to host the cup will be picked at random.