Ex-Leeds Rhino player Rob Burrow has thanked Alfie, from Lancashire, for sharing his story.
Alfie dressed up as his sporting hero Rob Burrow while younger brother Charlie went as Bear GryllsA schoolboy has been praised by his rugby league hero Rob Burrow after he dressed up as him for World Book Day.
Among hundreds of messages of praise, Burrow, who was diagnosed with MND in 2019, said: "Hope you had a great day Alfie. Thank you for sharing my story."She said Alfie, who plays for West Craven Warriors, was constantly watching YouTube videos of Burrow in action. "For Christmas he got a shirt with Burrow 7 which is on his bedroom wall. I think it's Rob's size that stands out to him and why he sees him as such an inspiration."Rob Burrow is one of the most successful Rugby League players of all timeHe spent his entire career with Leeds Rhinos, making over 400 appearances between 2001 and 2017, and is one of the most successful rugby league players in the sport's history.
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