LAST Tuesday (23 February) The Prince's Trust Team based in Watford enjoyed a visit to watch Watford's first team train. Nine of the team attended after being invited by Watford's Community Sports and Education Trust.

The youngsters braved the cold winds at London Colney to witness first team manager Malky Mackay put the Hornets through their paces.

They also witnessed Goalkeeper Coach Alec Chamberlain warming up 'keepers Scott Loach and Richard Lee and then moved on to watch Heidar Helguson, Henri Lansbury and Lloyd Doyley, to name but a few, practicing their passing skills and crosses.

Ann Watt, Watford's Community Trust PR & Marketing Manager commented "It is a fantastic opportunity for us to be able to extend an invite to The Princes Trust Team for the training ground visit.

Henri Lansbury interacts with the youngsters in the canteen after training

"The young people had a great time watching the players train and then visited the canteen after training for a Q & A session with Henri Lansbury.

"They all enjoyed the visit and it was a great way for the group to understand what Watford Football Club is about and that you can get up and close to our players."

Watford Football Club are one of more than 70 professional clubs across the country that supports the work of The Prince's Trust through a long-term partnership with the Premier League, PFA and Football Foundation which have helped around 2,000 young people in the past year.

Youth charity The Prince's Trust helps change young lives. It gives practical and financial support, developing key workplace skills such as confidence and motivation.

It works with 14 to 30-year-olds who have struggled at school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law.

The Prince of Wales's charity has helped more than 600,000 young people since 1976 and supports over 100 more each working day. More than three in four young people The Trust helped last year moved into work, education or training.

Further information about The Prince's Trust is available at www.princes-trust.org.uk or on 0800 842 842.