£125,000 for man who put faith in football-mad toddler grandson

The jubilant grandfather of football star Harry Wilson is set to bank £125,000 after betting the teenager would play for Wales - when he was only 18 months old.

£125,000 for man who put faith in football-mad toddler grandson
Thu, 17 Oct, 2013 - 10:29

The jubilant grandfather of football star Harry Wilson is set to bank £125,000 after betting the teenager would play for Wales - when he was only 18 months old.

The 16-year-old Liverpool academy star made his international debut on Tuesday night - scoring a big win for his grandfather the moment he came on as a substitute.

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