A footballer from Harrogate has been selected to represent England at the CP World Cup in Spain later this month.

Cameron Osburn is know across the Harrogate district for launching ‘Adversity United’ – a disability football club for children aged 6-12.

And now Cameron will be lining up against the best players in the world at the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Salou.

The 2022 IFCPF World Cup takes place between April 27th and May 16th.

Cameron said:

I’m extremely proud and honoured to have been selected to represent the England CP Senior squad in the 2022 CP World Cup in Salou!

“All that hard work and dedication to achieve my dream has been totally worth every second. Thanks to everyone who has supported me.”

Cameron Osburn in England training ahead of the World Cup.

Former Harrogate Grammar student Cameron is also a former Stray FM Local Heroes finalist in 2018.

The 22-year-old made his debut for the England senior side last month in a 1-0 win over USA.

Adversity United

In September 2017, Cameron created ‘Adversity United’ – a football club for boys and girls aged 6-12 living with physical, social, behavioural or cerebral challenges.

The aim of the club is to provide supportive and fun sessions for disabled children, encouraging them to develop their skills, stretch potential and forge friendships.

In his final year at Harrogate Grammar, Cameron was also awarded the Donald Bell Prize for Commitment and the Four Friends memorial prize for Endeavour.

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