Kaylen Dennis, 17, an under-23 player for Walthamstow Football Club and cousin of Sheffield United player Rhian Brewster tragically passed away while on the pitch yesterday.
Tributes have been paid to a 17-year-old footballer with 'unbelievable talent' who died during a match on Wednesday, as his cousin - Sheffield United player Rhian Brewster - was spotted last night poignantly pointing to the sky after scoring.
Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield after the match, which ended 1-0 to the Blades, said of his 'bittersweet' goal: 'I want to dedicate that goal to my younger cousin. He passed away earlier today before the game, so that's one for him and the family. Tributes have been paid to Kaylen Dennis, a 17-year-old footballer for Walthamstow FC's under-23 team who died during a match at the weekend
Scott Chickelday - who according to his LinkedIn profile is a UEFA licensed coach formally of Tottenham and QPR academy - described the youngster as 'a talented footballer'The youngster began playing for Ryan FC four years ago, according to a posted tribute
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