Jon Challinor and Michael Frew of Stamford AFC are part of the England Veterans side that retained the Seniors World Cup

Stamford AFC have two World Cup winners in their playing ranks after a controversial finish to the tournament in Thailand.

Daniels duo Jon Challinor and Michael Frew were both part of the England Veterans side that retained the Seniors World Cup on Saturday.

But it needed a dramatic twist after an incident-packed final for England to taste success.

They had initially lost out in the final on penalties after a farcical shoot-out before being awarded the win and the trophy after Australia were found to have fielded an ineligible player.

Challinor was part of the last season's successful England squad who had made a strong start to the defence of their title.

They won their opening three group games with Challinor on target in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over Uruguay.

Challinor had captained the side in their 3-2 win over Thailand which followed a 2-1 success against Vietnam.

Frew then netted in the draw with Iran which set up a semi-final with New Zealand where England ran out 5-0 winners.

Challinor was again on target in the final which finished 2-2 to take the tie to penalties.

Former Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick saved the first Australian penalty but was deemed to have moved during the taking of the kick.

McCormick - who had been booked during the game - was then sent off by the match referee which sparked a fervent protest from the England camp.

After lengthy discussions, the red card was rescinded with the shoot-out resuming and Australia scoring their re-taken spot kick.

McCormick made another save later in the shoot-out but fell foul of the officials again for the same indiscretion.

Australia again converted the re-taken penalty and, when England saw their fourth spot kick saved, the Aussies kept their nerve to run out 5-3 winners.

However, it then transpired that one of their players should have been suspended for the final and England were awarded the trophy to continue their run of success in the tournament.