A PROMISING teenage footballer died on the pitch during a match – and his Sheffield United star cousin is paying tribute.
Kaylen Dennis, 17, died yesterday during a Walthamstow Football Club match.
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Kaylen Dennis, 17, died yesterday during a Walthamstow Football Club match
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Last night, Kaylen’s cousin Rhian Brewster pointed her right finger to the sky in a moving gesture mid-gameCredit: Alamy
The semi-professional club said: “We are devastated to learn that one of our U23 players, Kaylen Dennis, has passed away during a match.
“We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates and all who knew him.”
Last night, Kaylen’s cousin and Sheffield United player Rhian Brewster pointed her right finger to the sky in a moving gesture mid-match.
He made the gesture after scoring the first goal against Millwall at The Den during the Championship game.
Rhian told BBC Radio Sheffield: “I want to dedicate that goal to my younger cousin.
“He passed away earlier today before the game, so it’s for him and the family.
“It’s a very difficult time for the family, but today I played for him and I was very happy to score, and for him.”
Coach Scott Chickelday said: “It’s heartbreaking to hear yesterday that a 17-year-old I had the pleasure of knowing with incredible talent passed away on the football field yesterday.
“Kaylen Dennis was not only a talented soccer player, he was a great character and person! God bless Kaylen fly high champion.”
Kaylen’s youth team Ryan FC said: “We are so upset and devastated at Ryan FC.
“Kaylen started playing for us at the age of 13 and we have watched him progress through senior football playing for our partner club Walthamstow FC.
“His parents have been very supportive and all our thoughts are with them and their family.”
Walthamstow Reserves DC said: “Words cannot describe how we feel about today’s news.
“A kid with the brightest future, apart from being a talented young footballer, he was a blessed young man.
“Our football family will rally around his family at this difficult time. Rest in perfect peace Kaylen Dennis.”
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