TEENAGER Phillip Holdsworth, who lives at East Cowton and is a student at Northallerton College, is North Yorkshire Sportsman of the Year.

Phillip, 16, an opening batsman who captained England's U-15s cricket team last season, has won the county's Donaldson Trophy.

Phillip, who is also an accomplished footballer on the books with Barnsley, said: "I feel very honoured.

"I'm also grateful to my mum and dad for their support."