ASPIRING young football players have been gifted with kits by their heroes.

Members of Aveley Youth United of South Ockendon, Essex, were presented with the gifts by Leyton Orient’s Gavin Massey.

The event at the Matchroom Stadium in Brisbane Road, Leyton, took place on Thursday (February 16).

The children were the winners of a competition run by Wickes and Mitre.

Raj Patel, at Tottenham Wickes said: “We are committed to our involvement within football so will continue to build and grow our local involvement and support grass roots football.”