Competing in the SIAB Schools International at the Julie Rose stadium in Ashford, Kent, he powered his way to a comfortable 400m hurdles win.

The Victoria College student wore his England vest with pride after earning his place in the national side following victory in the English Schools Championships, running a personal best 54.04 seconds, earlier this month.

At the weekend, against the best athletes in the UK with representatives from Scotland, England, Wales and an all-Ireland team, the 15-year-old was close to his improving his PB.

His time of 54.09 seconds was fractionally off a lifetime best but was comfortably ahead of U17 rival Aiden Davies, who finished second in 55.46.

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