Players from England Transplant Football Club are preparing to take part in a European competition
An international football club made up of players who have had transplants is preparing to compete in a European tournament.
England Transplant Football Club welcomes people who have received an organ transplant, stem-cell or bone marrow transplant. Daniel Barnes, 32, from Nottingham, and 12-year-old Florence from Leicestershire were among players who took part in a training camp at St George's Park in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.Florence, who needed a transplant after falling ill with chronic kidney disease, said: "I'm very proud to be here and as I said it's a dream of children coming here [to St George's Park].
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