A football-mad schoolgirl will lead out the England team in a crucial match against Croatia on Wednesday.

Kellie Larkin, ten, from Pevensey, will run onto the Wembley pitch with her heroes before the European Championship qualifying game.

The Chelsea season ticket holder said she is looking forward to meeting the players - and being greeted by the roar of 90,000 supporters at the new stadium.

Talented Kellie plays football for both boys and girls teams for Pevensey and Westham juniors and also plays at Brighton and Hove Albion's centre of excellence.

She will be joined at Wembley by mum Emma, dad Ray and 14-year-old brother Joe.

Emma said: "Kellie is so excited, she is football crazy so it is the perfect prize for her. It's such a big game now as well so it will be an amazing experience. We can't wait."

The pressure is on England, who need a draw to qualify for the finals which will be held next summer in Austria and Switzerland.