HOLYBOURNE’S young footballers will be able to emulate their World Cup heroes this summer after the village netted a couple of goals for its kickabout space.

The two new goals have been installed on Holybourne’s playing field and are open for anyone to use.

East Hampshire District Councillor Glynis Watts funded the goals with a £1,000 grant to Alton Town Council.

Cllr Watts said: “We all agree that getting kids outside and active is important for their physical and social wellbeing but to do that we must give them the right facilities. These goals will encourage Holybourne’s youngsters outside and playing football and that’s why I am delighted to be able to support this project.”

Cllr Watt’s grant also helped pay for two bins for the near-by play area.

Chairman of Open Spaces on Alton Town Council Cllr Graham Hill said: “As part of the town council’s open space strategy we are doing all we can to support the playing of sports at many locations in the town.

“I am particularly pleased that Councillor Watts has been able to provide funding for a new set of football goal posts and nets for the play area in Holybourne.”