Goal Squad: Win the Cup!

Eight-year-old Leo dreams of playing Premier League football. As TIGERS' star striker, he's got the skills - but not the luck. When their season opener goes wrong, an ankle injury sidelines Leo just when his team needs him most. Can Leo recover before it's too late? Will TIGERS avoid the drop? And is that a talent scout watching from the stands...? Eight-year-old Leo dreams of playing Premier League football. As TIGERS' star striker, he's got the skills - but not the luck. When their season opener against the EAGLES goes wrong, everything falls apart. A devastating ankle injury sidelines Leo just when his team needs him most. His rival Olli steps up as substitute, leveling the score but leaving TIGERS dangling in the relegation zone. With only three matches left to save their season and a knockout cup within reach, time is running out. Can Leo recover before it's too late? Will TIGERS avoid the drop? And is that a talent scout watching from the stands...? Accessible, highly illustrated text to grab young readers in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Gentle messages around teamwork and confidence-building Written by football fanatic, Scott Allen, first in a series for boy readers and young super-fans