It is a route which enabled one Norwich team to reached the hallowed turf of Wembley this year.

It is a route which enabled one Norwich team to reached the hallowed turf of Wembley this year.

And players who want to follow in the footsteps of local Umbro5ives flag-bearers the Real Foxes, who made it through to the last 28 of the national competition, have the ideal competitive arena in which to hone their skills.

The new County 5IVES 15-week winter season gets under way early next year and the Norfolk County FA are welcoming applications from new and existing small-sided football teams.

The season kicks off in the week starting January 10.

County 5IVES, which costs �27.50 per fixture, takes place across the county throughout the week, as follows:

Monday Leagues – the FDC (Norwich), Acle, Dereham, Wells.

Tuesday Leagues – the FDC.

Wednesday Leagues – the FDC, Hellesdon.

Thursday Leagues – the FDC, Thorpe St Andrew, Gorleston.

Sunday Leagues – Thorpe St Andrew.

To enter a team, visit www.NorfolkFA.com to download an application form, or contact Adam Gusterson at the Norfolk County FA Football Development Centre on (01603) 748944 or via email at County5IVES@NorfolkFA.com.