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James McClean surprises young Down's syndrome children for a game of football... after they had no one to play against

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James McClean showed off his charitable side as he surprised a group of Down's syndrome children and challenged them to a game of football, because they had no one to play against.

The Oxford Bulls, a team from Derry, ended up playing their first proper game against a 'McClean Select' side.

The West Brom star captained his side which included his brother Brian, former Derry City player Vincent Sweeney, and Coleraine's Jordan Allan.

James McClean surprised young Down's syndrome children for a game of football
James McClean surprised young Down's syndrome children for a game of football
The West Brom star shakes hands with a youngster who received the man of the match award
The West Brom star shakes hands with a youngster who received the man of the match award
The Irish international helped out after he heard the team had no one to play against
The Irish international helped out after he heard the team had no one to play against

It came only days after Northern Ireland international Paddy McCourt paid a visit to the youngsters.