SOCCER-mad Isaac and Benjamin Scott-Kelly are hoping to complete 100,000 keepy-ups by December 2 to raise cash to help relieve food poverty.

The brothers were inspired by Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's campaign to provide free meals for children during school holidays.

They have so far completed more than 38,500 keepy-ups and have raised over £200 towards their £500 target for FareShare, a charity network aimed at relieving UK food poverty and reducing food waste.

Their proud dad, Tom Scott-Kelly, 39, of Century Close, Devizes, said: "My sons Isaac, 10, and Benjamin, six, love their football very much.

"Unfortunately, due to the Covid pandemic and lockdown restrictions imposed on the UK until the 2nd December, they have had to stop playing for their clubs.

"Fortunately, they do not have the worries of the hungry children in our society today.

"Together, the boys have decided to try and do some good with their time off the football pitch. They have committed to completing 100,000 keepy ups between them before the 2nd December.

"By doing this, they are hoping to make a difference like Marcus Rashford and raise some money and awareness for FareShare."

The talented soccer-mad brothers go to the Nursteed Community Primary School in Devizes and play for the Southampton Football Club academy.

Isaac said: "We both want to help people in need by donating sponsorship money from our keepy-ups to FareShare.

"We're hoping to do around 3,000 a day until December 2. So far, my record is 1,317 keepy-ups in one go."

Their sister Aaliyah, nine, is keeping score for the boys as they work towards their 100,000 total.

Proud mum, Charlotte Scott-Kelly, 36, said: "It's nice to see them working together and out in the fresh air doing something for charity."

To donate to the boys' FareShare fundraising appeal, go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/scottkellyboyz