Leicester City footballer's lucky break aids children
A Leicester City player swapped his football boots for a cue to get some snooker tips from Mark Selby.
City defender Jack Hobbs won the chance to practice with the Masters snooker champion after placing the winning bid in a charity auction.
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Jack Hobbs, right, meets Mark Selby at First Break Snooker Club, Oadby
Mark, who grew up in Leicester's New Parks, offered the prize for the online NSPCC Dream Auction 2.
He got involved after visiting a ChildLine base.
He said: "Having been to a ChildLine base I know what a difference the service makes to children and young people in need of help.
"I'm pleased that I have been able to help raise money to support vulnerable children."
Jack said he was delighted to have the chance to play snooker with Mark.
He said: "He is one of the best in the world and watching him win the Masters was incredible. I hope the money raised will go a long way to helping vulnerable children."
Money raised will help the NSPCC's Child Voice Appeal, to raise £50m to improve the NSPCC HelpLine, for adults with concerns about a child's welfare, and ChildLine, specifically for youngsters.
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