A DROITWICH Spa pub have started a fantasy football league with a difference ahead of tomorrow's Euro 2016 opener in France.

Castle Hotel Flaming Grill, Worcester Road, want local football fanatics to join their Not So Fantasy Football League and pick the worst performing players of the competition.

With £500 up for grabs for the worst performing team, they have teamed up with pundit Chris Kamara, who has outlined his tips on topping the league in a race to the bottom.

Kamara said: “With so many teams in this year’s competition, we’re sure to see some amazing own goals, gaffs and rash challenges.

“By focusing on those players who aren’t usually headlining the European stage, the Flaming Grill Not So Fantasy Football League gives Droitwich fans a chance to get a more rounded view of European football."

To register and select a team, visit flaminggrillpubs.com/not-so-fantasy-football.

KAMMY'S TOP TIPS

Form: Look for players whose failings are legendary, with strikers who couldn’t hit the back of a barn let alone the net and keepers who couldn’t catch a cold.

Obscurity: Look for players more commonly associated with the lower leagues than the Premier League, whose nation’s better known for its association with blood-sucking vampires than footballing prowess.

Part-timers: If your chosen player spends as much time in his Mr Whippy van as on the pitch, he’s likely to be a sure bet for the Not So Fantasy Football League.

Longevity: While it might be tempting to pack your team with some of Albania’s best footballing talent, remember the competition lasts beyond the group stages, so a weaker player in a better established team could pay dividends later on.

Team work: Remember it’s a team game, so make sure you pack your defence with more leaks than a colander and create a midfield that’s as useful as a chocolate tea pot!

Formation: Use your tactical prowess to select the best formation to fit in the worst players. Choose from 3-5-2, 5-3-2, 4-5-1, 4-3-3 or the classic 4-4-2.