Little Francis a big star in tall guys' game

But South Yorkshire schoolboy Francis Mubaiwa is the cream of the court - after becoming one of England's youngest international basketball stars.

Zimbabwe-born Francis has just returned from Argentina, where he was the youngest member of the national under-15 team. He was the smallest player on the pitch, but size didn't matter for this sharp-shooter - he scored 17 points in a 125-115 win for England.

And despite the long-haul travel to South America he missed no school, flying out after lessons on Friday and getting back in time for classes on Monday.

Francis, from Intake in Doncaster, said: "I may not be 7ft tall, but I'm good and dribbling and taking the ball. I feel very proud. My friends at school all want to play as well, now."

Francis' dream is to play in America's NBA league for his favourite team, San Antonio Spurs.

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