THE future's looking bootiful for two young football hopefuls from Crewe.

Wonderkids Daniel Armstrong and Paul Hudson are set for sporting stardom after being spotted by scouts from Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United.

The 11-year-old strikers, who triumphed for the Cheshire Lads and Dads side at the recent Keele Classic, have are on a four-week trial with the Mersey giants and will link up with the Old Trafford outfit in September.

Cheshire won the under-11s section of the tournament, which was held at Keele University, beating an impressive team from the Czech Republic 1-0 in the final.

Daniel scored nine goals in the five matches, including the crucial winning goal in the final.

His father, Alistair, said he was very proud of his achievements.

"It's unbelievable really. It's like a dream come true," he said.

"The Man United scout said he will definitely make it as a footballer, but we are just taking it one step at a time and keeping his feet on the ground."

Sue Hudson, Paul's mother was delighted at her son's success and said he was very excited at the prospect of training at Anfield.

"The way they are talking he has an excellent chance of making it," she said.

"It's something he has always wanted to do. He has great ability and he's very fast. The Liverpool head trainer came to watch him and said he was ready to go for a trial."

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