Ryan enjoys WindsorPark expereince

Ryan got to experience first-hand the excitement of the build up to the game, including being pitch-side as the Northern Ireland team warmed up, before walking out hand-in-hand with Northern Ireland and Fulham defender Aaron Hughes, as a McDonald’s Player Escort.

Trevor Rosborough, Ryan’s father, said: “Ryan thoroughly enjoyed the experience and he got a great prize backpack and strip to take away with him. We also received a DVD of souvenir photographs so we have a few keepsakes from Ryan’s big day.”

The opportunity to walk out as a Player Escort was provided through McDonald’s new grassroots football website, McDonald’s Kickstart, where users can access once-in-a lifetime opportunities.

The website also allows local clubs to secure funding for development projects and gain useful information on coaching or running a club.

McDonald’s is celebrating ten years as the Official Community Partner of the Irish FA and through this partnership is helping young footballers shine

The Community Partnership is delivering a lasting legacy for grassroots football through coach creation and education, a new Club Accreditation Scheme, through a series of Small Sided Games Centres and through the McDonald’s Irish FA Community Awards which recognise and rewards the unsung heroes of grassroots football.

For full details and to apply for the chance for your child to walk out as a Player Escort please visit www.mcdonalds.co.uk/kickstart.