A Bolton schoolboy has stolen people's hearts with a 'wonderful gesture' for his friend. Xavier Bonney met his pal Eric through their mutual love of football, playing together during weekend visits to Hulton Lane playing fields in Morris Green.
When Eric started playing in his PE pumps after his football boots ripped, nine-year-old Xavier asked his dad if he could use his savings to buy his pal a new pair.
Dad Jason took a photo of the moment his son handed the boots over to Eric and after sharing it on Facebook - with a brief explanation of what Xavier had done - the youngster has quickly become a social media star.
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