CULCHETH High School has joined the ranks of football teams across the country in commemoration of the First World War's Christmas truce.

Students from years 10 and 11 played the match - with the year 10 pupils taking on the role of England, and year 11 acting as Germany.

The national ‘Football Remembers’ project is a tribute to the soldiers who laid down their arms on Christmas Day 1914 and has received support from some of football’s biggest names, as well as Prince William.

The children were kitted in football shirts made especially for the occasion.

“The event is really significant and shows the spirit of humanity and friendship, and of coming together at Christmas time,” said Matthew Davies, history teacher at Culcheth High School.

The school has taught children about the historic event with the help of the Football Remembers education pack, which were sent to more than 30,000 schools across the UK.

The pack allows children to see eye-witness accounts, photos and personal letters from First World War soldiers.

Mr Davies, who teaches a range of students from years 7-11 at the school, said: “All the students have been really excited, they’ve gotten a lot out of it. It’s created a real buzz around the school.”

Vicky Gough, schools adviser at the British Council, added: “The impromptu games of football that happened along the Western Front 100 years ago are an incredible example of how people-to-people connections can triumph in the midst of a global conflict.

“It’s a powerful lesson for all our children.”

The school’s team photo will be featuring alongside football teams from across the country at www.footballremembers.com.