A BOURTON footballer has entered a popular ITV television show.

Chris Hughes, 24, who plays for Bourton Rovers, entered Love Island on Wednesday of last week.

Mr Hughes has entered the show, in which couples are matched up in a bid to win £50,000 of prize money.

His head coach, Scott Powles said: "Chris is a bubbly lad and one of many boys that creates such a strong togetherness within our club

"His entry into Love Island was a big surprise for us as he hadn’t mentioned it at all.

"We are hoping that this will really raise the profile of our club and interest from local people and businesses to help us develop.

"The club are 100 percent behind Chris in his bid to win the £50,000 prize money from Love Island.

"The club would like everyone locally and beyond to support Chris in his bid to win as he is a local lad.

" He is always willing to support the club on and off the field and all its members so as to improve Bourton Rovers FC for everyone. He is a true gentleman and a clubman."

The programme is aired on Monday to Friday at 9pm on ITV 2 and has millions of fans.