LEE Turner has the world at his feet!

The 11-year-old from King George Road, Haydock, has danced his way to a European title

He won the UCWDC Junior Youth Intermediate (male) competition in Kerkrade, Holland, at the fifth annual Country Western Dance Championships.

And he's only been dancing since last October last year when he joined his mum, Janet's line dancing classes.

Now the Grange Valley schoolboy is aiming to take on the world. His big ambition is to dance in the World 2,000 competition in Nashville, Tennessee next year.

But to do this, he needs sponsors, to help him compete in qualifying heats across the UK.

A keen sportsman, he gave up his favourite other pastime, Rugby League - having played for Parkside Golborne since he was six - to concentrate on dancing.

Anyone who would like to sponsor Lee can ring Janet on 0780 3359654.

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