A footballer with autism credits a mental health campaign for helping him enjoy playing football again and become part of a proper community.
Luke Degilbert, 27, is a big football fan but found it hard to find a team when growing up. In addition to his autism, he had epilepsy when he was at school and also needed a leg brace for a period after an operation, which impacted his ability to play.
However, with the help of the We Wear the Same Shirt campaign, and his local club Newport County, he has been able to play as part of a team. He's even had the chance to step out onto a professional football pitch, representing Newport against Swindon Town 's equivalent community team.
