Young Charles sketchley who is in sixth form at de ferrers academy has come second in the international school sport federation competition. The 17 year old has been chosen to represent UK.

He was playing got the English table tennis association in the early 2010 and had played in many different competition across the UK.

Charles’ coach, Duncan Stewart, said: “We’re all really pleased that Charles got through the ISF competition as he’s a good player with a lot to offer.”

Steve Allen, principal of de Ferrers Academy, said: “Charles is an exceptional young man and we at the academy are very proud of his achievements.”