EAST Cornwall footballer Jarrad Woods is a step closer to winning a dream professional contract with Leyton Orient, Swindon Town or Wycombe Wanderers.

The 19-year-old midfielder from Menheniot is one of 88 players who have progressed onto the semi-finals stages of Samsung's nationwide 'Win A Pro Contract' competition, which attracted a record number 5,700 entrants.

Woods' journey started back in October, when he impressed the scouts during his regional trial at the Bristol North Goals Soccer Centre.

'It's an honour and a great achievement as I've come across some very good players in this competition,' he said.

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