Remember the name: Charlie Purcell

HE might be just 12 but, already, Charlie Purcell is following in the footsteps of some famous football names.

Thu, 15 Jul, 2010 - 01:00

Charlie, from Glenbeigh in Kerry, recently won the International Skills competition at the world-renowned Bobby Charlton Soccer School in Manchester, an honour which has been bestowed on the likes of David Beckham and Stephen Ireland among others.

The achievement also means that he qualifies for the World Skills final which will take place in September.

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