Young footballers held their own special service to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. 

Remembrance Sunday was filled with parades and services across the county, but one youth football team held their own service prior to their game on Sunday morning.

Players from Wool and Winfrith under 11s paid their respects with a presentation on the significance of Remembrance Day.

Each player spoke about one reason why we honour the Armed Forces and the men and woman who sacrificed their lives.

This included their sacrifice allowing us to live in peace and safety, sixteen-year-old's signing up to protect their families and remembering people from all walks of life including nurses and doctors as well as giving a message of hope, kindness and understanding.

Poignantly, the presentation spoke about the story of the Christmas Truce during the First World War.

Soldiers from both the Allied and German forces laid down their weapons and shared food, sang carols and played a game of football in December 1914.

Frankie Cordell said: "For that one day, they saw each other as people, not enemies.

"It's amazing that in the middle of a terrible war, something as simple as football brought them together."

Jaxson Drinkwater continued by saying: "That truce showed that, even in the darkest times, there is hope.

"It reminds us that we can choose peace, and that people can come together even when they've been on opposite sides."

Seren Morris added: "We are lucky we live in a peaceful time, and we can play football together without fear.

"Remembrance Day helps us appreciate that peace and remember those who made it possible."

After the presentation, one of the team's coaches, Stuart Randall, gathered the players in a huddle and linked arms in solidarity and held a minute silence.

Tee-Jai Hayter, another one of the team's coaches was overcome with pride at his young players moving tribute.

He said: "It was a powerful display of respect and unity.

"The game that followed was the best we've ever played. League rules prevent us from publishing scores at this age level, but I can share that the communication, teamwork and passion our players demonstrated was outstanding.

"Both Stuart and I felt incredibly proud of them, as we always do."