YOUNG footballers with Whiston Juniors Under 9s’ team now have what could prove vital life-saving equipment thanks to Childwall Round Table members who have provided them with a new defibrillator.

They donated all proceeds from their Christmas sleigh collection topped up with a further donation to purchase the equipment and provide training for team managers.

Whiston Juniors’ secretary, Robbie Owens said: “We are hugely grateful to Childwall Round Table and the Oliver King Foundation for providing the equipment and special thanks to Round Table members Carl and Steven Davies.”

Pictured are Juniors Lauren Davies, Reece Davies and Rhys King with Ian Addy, Joanne Johnson, Steven Davies, Karl Phillips, Carl Davies, Brian Ledson, Jimmy King, Mark King and Harry Warburton.