'You're An Inspiration': Harry Kane Tells Brave Ben Who Wished For His Very Own World Cup After Radiotherapy

'This young lion deserves a World Cup for bravery':

A boy being treated for a brain tumour has been given his ultimate wish – his own World Cup, and to top that off England captain Harry Kane has called him an inspiration.

After completing his course of radiotherapy, Ben Williams walked into a hospital room to find a surprise gift. Unwrapping it, he discovered a World Cup trophy for him to keep.

Liam Herbert, a specialist paediatric radiographer from Birmingham filmed Ben’s reaction and shared the adorable clip on Twitter on Thursday 5 July. “Ben has just completed his radiotherapy for a brain tumour,” he wrote. “He was unable to walk and talk before his treatment but a week ago he asked for the World Cup, so we delivered. @England and @HKane can you do the same?”

Ben has just completed his #radiotherapy for a #braintumour, he was unable to walk and talk before his treatment but a week ago he asked for the World Cup, so we delivered. @England and @HKane can you do the same? #cancer #threelions #ChildhoodCancer #nhs70 #Itscomminghome pic.twitter.com/En8TtKnVnG

— Liam Herbert (@LiamHerbert_) July 5, 2018

Herbert’s tweet has been retweeted nearly 7,000 times in less than a day, with many sending their well wishes to Ben with the hashtag #BensWorldCup and sharing that the video had brought tears to their eyes.

That just made me cry.... How utterly amazing xxxxx

— The Morris Boys (@martinemorris) July 6, 2018

England winning the World Cup would be great but we wish Ben gets better more. Good luck Ben x

— Kings Hill FC (@KingsHillFC1) July 5, 2018

Oh, i I think my heart just melted

— Owen Grazebrook (@OwenKHFC) July 6, 2018

Omg I do not know if my heart breaks or is filled with so much warmth and love. The second one i think. I love this little guy. So much strength in that one little body ❤️💫❤️

— Mikaela (@Mickis08) July 6, 2018

Warmed by response to his video, Herbert shared another photo of Ben holding his trophy in front of a machine decorated in flags for the World Cup. “This young lion deserves a World Cup for his bravery,” he wrote.

Herbert thanked everyone for all their support and tagged professional footballers such as Harry Kane to try and grab their attention.

Another photo of Ben who completed 6 weeks of radiotherapy today. This young lion deserves the World Cup for his bravery! Let’s hope @HKane, @JPickford1 and the @England boys see this for a shout out! #BensWorldCup #childhoodcancer #threelions #ItsComingHome #cancer #worldcup pic.twitter.com/eLicNKcb5I

— Liam Herbert (@LiamHerbert_) July 5, 2018

Twitter you have been unbelievable!!! Please get as many as messages to Ben!!! I’m going to compile all the message to show Ben and his parents your support, thank you! #itscominghome #ThreeLions

— Liam Herbert (@LiamHerbert_) July 5, 2018

Since the tweet gained attention, Rio Ferdinand has got involved to show his support.

Love this #Worldcup2018Russia

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) July 5, 2018

And then Harry Kane tweeted a message promising he and the England team will do everything they can to keep that smile on Ben’s face:

Hi Ben, I've seen your video and you are an inspiration. Carry on fighting and we'll do everything we can on Saturday to keep a smile on your face! #BensWorldCup https://t.co/2Hgo3IC2lb

— Harry Kane (@HKane) July 6, 2018

Let’s hope, amidst the training for the big game, Kane will manage to drop a message to Ben.

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