YOUNG footballers are to take to the field in new strips thanks to a generous sponsor who has backed the team.

Thirsk Falcons under-12s have secured sponsorship for new kits which will take them through this season.

They have been provided thanks to sponsorship from Thirsk-based Euro Design Glazing Systems.

Les Williams, the under-12s coach for Thirsk Falcons Juniors, said: "I am over the moon that we have received this new kit which will keep all of our children active and hopefully all smiling too."

Thirsk Falcons Juniors have teams starting for under-7s, through to under-16s with training at 9am each Saturday morning.

Players in the teams aged under-8s and up play league matches on Sunday mornings. Details from www.thirskfalcons.org.uk.