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Tributes have continued to flood in for a budding footballer and popular teenager who tragically died just a day after he was diagnosed with leukaemia.

Harley Andrews, 16, was admitted to hospital on November 8, where, according to a fundraisers, he was told he had an 'aggressive form' of the blood cancer. In a 'devastating turn' he then died early the following day.

He played local amateur football, firstly for for his dad's team, Leigh Town, before moving to Astley & Tyldesley FC in January 2023 where it is said he was a 'pivotal part' of a league and cup double win in 2024.

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Tributes in memory of the teenager have been pouring in across social media, including in a new statement from Grassroots Football UK w

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