Talented seven-year-old Cyle was rewarded for his display during a recent football coaching course when he won the player of the course award.

Since moving to Sacriston, Cyle, who supports Newcastle United has become a keen and dedicated footballer, becoming a member of the Durham County Under-7s team.

Since taking up a position in defence for Durham, the opposition have been stopped from scoring says the coach of his Durham side who recently finished third in a tournament held at Boldon.

His father, Biodun, says: "I am suitably proud of him and will continue to encourage him to play top class football."