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Hollywood movie star Ryan Reynolds has donated more than one thousand pounds to a children's football club in Wales.

Reynolds, who co-owns Wrexham AFC, donated the money to FC United of Wrexham, after the under-12s futsal team set up an online appeal to raise money for new kits.

Kayleigh Barton, who set up the appeal and whose 11-year-old son Keegan plays for the team, said: "I had an email saying that a Ryan had donated £600, and I just thought 'who's Ryan?'.

"I logged in and it said Ryan Reynolds .....I started shaking I just couldn't believe it."

The Detective Pikachu star, who took over at Wrexham AFC with fellow actor Rob McElhenney in November 2020, donated the £600 before adding another £1,000, saying "anything the kids may need".

The donation was a huge boost for Keegan whose dad died last September and playing football has helped him cope with the loss.

After the donation and hearing about Keegan's story, Reynolds posted a message for the 11-year-old, saying: "I heard a little about your story and I wanted to say I'm really inspired by you, pal.

"I'm super excited by everything that's been happening in Wrexham and particularly by your team. And I can't wait to see you in the new uniform and I can't wait to meet you in person one of these days, Keegan.

"Sending you lots of love from New York."

Keegan responded to the message from the Hollywood star saying: "Hi Ryan, that video made my day. Thank you for all the donations and thank you for the kits and I'm looking forward to meeting you."