HE'S the youthful phenomenon whose amazing soccer skills have already drawn comparison with Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and Maradona.

Madin Mohammed may be just six years old, but he has already mastered the skilful step-overs, jinking runs and daring flicks which made Zidane a legend.

Not since the boy Diego Maradona first showed off his ball-juggling skills has the footballing world been so excited about a child footballer.

Football scouts from around the globe are falling over themselves to watch the youngster, while Real Madrid and Chelsea are said to be tracking him. His skills would also be welcome to grace the Britannia Stadium, Vale Park and Gresty Road.

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Sadly, there's no chance of Madin leading England to World Cup glory. Like Zidane, he was born in Algeria, but is growing up in France, so qualifies to play for either national side.

Whether lining up for Algeria, Les Bleus, or in red and white stripes, Madin really does have the world at his feet.