English dads took on Welsh dads last weekend in an annual charity match in memory of a popular football coach.

The 'Kevin Johnson Charity Shield', in aid of St David's Hospice Care, has become a regular fixture in the calendar of Monmouth Town Football Club.

With other activities taking place such as face painting, a barbecue, bouncy castle, raffle and live music, this has become an event for the whole family.

Kevin founded the match to raise funds for St David's as a thank you for the wonderful care he received from them.

He was able to play in the first three matches and last year saw the first game take place in his memory after he lost his long battle with cancer.

More than £10,000 has been raised for St David's Hospice Care so far and it is hoped this year's match will raise a further £3,000.

Before kick-off, all the players were assembled around the centre circle while children including Kevin's son Harry (10) and daughter Imogen (5) gathered for a minute's applause and balloon release to the sound of Monty Python's 'Always look on the bright side of life'.

In a very competitive match played in the sunshine, Wales scored first but England once again ran out eventual winners to take a 4-1 lead in the series.

Organiser Ian Morgan said: "Kevin was a great friend to everyone at the club, heavily involved throughout the age groups, he was a great inspiration to many and is missed by all.

"Kevin will be proud for this match to be played in his memory and wanted everyone to enjoy themselves and donate to this very worthy local cause."

Kris Broome, of St David's, said: "We are extremely grateful to all involved with this charity match.

"Kevin was a very special individual who fully understood the need for us to provide our 'free' services. We must take this opportunity to thank everyone involved for this match.

"This includes, the football club, volunteers, players, businesses who supported the raffle prizes together with a special mention to Ian Morgan for taking the organisation of the match on in memory of Kevin."

With England leading the series 3-1, Wales fielded a strong side to strengthen their challenge.

England manager Morgan kicked off the game, however Wales piled on a mass of pressure in England's half.

With the score at one each at the half-time break, England were encouraged by under 10 youngster Sam Swingwood to alter the system to 4-5-1.

Wales continued to pile on the pressure in the second half but to no avail, England winning this match for the fourth time in five outings by three goals to two. A great game played and supported by all in Kevin's memory and to raise money for the St David's Foundation. Man of the match was Tim Circus.