A YOUNG football star from Mullion is looking for sponsorship to help him fly out and play at an international tournament in Dallas.

Chris Wormington is one of the Truro College squad members who is due to be flying out to Texas for the 2015 Dr Pepper Dallas Cup which will see more than 900 youth footballers from sides around the world participate.

The 18-year-old right-back will be following in the footsteps of several greats from the sport including legendary players David Beckham, Raul and current England skipper Wayne Rooney who have all played in the competition.

Before he flies out for the competition which runs from March 29 to April 5, Wormington is seeking sponsorship to help pay for the trip, which will cost him £1,500.

Donations can be made from £50 for a business card to appear on the teenager’s page of the tour book and go up to £1,500 for a large sponsors name on the front of his playing kit.

Other opportunities include:

  • £750 for large name/logo on training kit
  • £500 for sponsors name/logo on back of training kit
  • £300 for a name/logo on the sleeve of playing kit
  • £250 for a name/logo on training kit sleeve
  • £150 for a month on the tour calendar

Wormington, who is a regular in Porthleven’s senior squad, said: “I am excited about going to the tournament as it is a chance to show that I and the team can compete against teams from other countries such as Mexico, Brazil and the USA.

“Truro College’s teams have always been very good and competed internationally before in place like Japan, with some degree of success which we hope to continue in the States.

“In the past I’ve been involved in tournaments with English teams, but not from far and wide across the globe so this will be a new challenge for me and the team.

“Gaining sponsorship has had a slow start but I’m hoping we can get it coming in before going out there, so anyone interested in helping out please get in touch.”

Anyone who is interested in providing sponsorship should email cw143514@ghs.truropenwith.ac.uk.

Closing date for sponsorship is January 23.