English pole vault title goes the way of Wrexham's Walley
'I always have it in my bag,' admitted big Wrexham AFC fan Walley.
Walley's effort of 5.05-metres was enough to make sure of success in the pole vault.
Rival William Lane also managed to clear the same height, but it was Walley who managed to secure victory on the day.
Third place went to Jack Phipps, one of a trio of competitors who cleared 4.80-metres as their best height.
It's the latest success story for 27-year-old Walley, who is a nine-time Welsh pole vault champion.
He has enjoyed a good season so far, once more taking the Welsh outdoor pole vault title, while he was fourth in the event at the UK indoor championships, held in Birmingham in February.
He recently won the Welsh pole vault title and he is hoping for a hat-trick as he heads back to Birmingham this weekend for the UK championships.
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