Is Telford footballer Liam the next Ronaldo?

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Could this be the next Ronaldo? Nine-year-old Liam Trewartha has become an internet hit after videos of his amazing football skills were posted on YouTube.

On the videos, Liam, of Ketley Bank, Telford, is seen smashing shots through tyres attached to goal posts and lobbing balls through basketball hoops.

More than 1,000 people have watched the videos of Liam who plays football six days-a-week for five different clubs.

Proud mum Lisa Trewartha, 27, said her son lived for football and had a bright future in the sport.

She said: "At the moment he plays for Oakengates Rangers, Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion development centres, Shrewsbury Town and his school.

"The only day he does not play is Wednesday and then he will play football games on his computer or be out in the garden kicking a ball around.

"He lives for football. We don't force him into it or put pressure on him, he just loves it so much.

"Liam's dad posted the videos so other people could see how much work he puts in. Everywhere he goes he has to have a football with him to practise.

"It's only in the last six months that Liam has really come on with Oakengates Rangers.

"The team has been really good with him."

Miss Trewartha added the videos had been watched by a lot of people locally, including opposition managers scouting out the competition.

She said: "Liam's brother also plays for Oakengates and another manager pointed out the name Trewartha on the team sheet and said 'Oh, is that the YouTube kid?' So he is getting quite a reputation.

"Liam is about to finish trials for the full Aston Villa academy next week so hopefully he will be accepted."

By Peter Finch