School footie hero’s return
The Derby County striker left Shirebrook Academy, in Common Lane, Shirebrook, last summer to play for the Sky Bet Championship side full-time after completing his GCSEs.
Now the 17-year-old, who is also an England Under-19 international, will go back to school as guest of honour to cut a ribbon to open the Academy’s 3-G football pitch on 5th November, aided by Mansfield Town legend Ken Wagstaff.
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Hide AdThe pitch, which is floodlit and has realistic artificial grass, was built after the Academy worked in partnership with the Derbyshire County FA to secure a £397,100 grant from sports charity the Football Foundation.
The pitch and a newly-built sports pavilion will enable pupils to play football all year round. Shirebrook Rangers FC will use the facilities as well.