KIDDERMINSTER Lions under-10s are starting to reap the benefits of playing together for almost half their lives.

They finished runners-up in Division One of this season's Stourport and District Youth Football League.

Lions also entered two teams in the Stourport Boys League 5-a-side final, winning the competition and finishing runners up.

Lions are jointly run by ex-Harriers youth and reserve captain Mark Hodges and Steve Donkin and have received a Charter Standard award for the high level of their coaching.

Most of the players have been together since they were five years old.

The team is sponsored by Versaduct Sheet Metal and James Construction.