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Nicole Wootton-Cane

Manchester boy Finlay, 12, 'so happy' after Jack Grealish performs World Cup celebration for him

It's not everyday your footballing hero performs a goal celebration especially for you after scoring at the World Cup - but for one young fan, that's exactly what happened yesterday.

Finlay, 12, met Manchester City star Jack Grealish after writing to thank him for his outspoken support of his sister, who like Finlay, has cerebral palsy. He was invited to meet the midfielder as part of the club's One City disability programme, and had one request - for him to perform 'the Finlay' wiggle dance next time he scored.

And much to Finlay's delight, the moment came on the very biggest of stages, as Grealish scored England's sixth goal against Iran yesterday. Speaking to Nick Robinson on BBC Radio 4 this morning, Finlay, from Wythenshawe, said he was 'amazed' when Grealish remembered his request.

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