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Rhian Brewster dedicates goal to his cousin who died on pitch mid-game hours earlier

Rhian Brewster dedicates a goal he scored to his cousin Kaylen Dennis who died on the pitch mid-game hours earlier.

Kaylen Dennis, who was described to be a promising footballer, sadly died on Wednesday at the age of 17 while playing for the club.

Hours later, Sheffield United striker Rhian Brewster got his first goal in more than two years to help send the Blades to the top of the Championship table. He paid a touching tribute with the ownl goal of the game to beat Millwall 1-0, where he pointed to the sky when celebrating.

Tributes have been paid to Kaylen Dennis, a 17-year-old footballer for Walthamstow FC's under-23 team who died during a match at the weekend

@walthamstowfc tweeted: “We are devastated to learn of the passing away of one of our U23 players, Kaylen Dennis during a game at the weekend.

“We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates and everyone that knew him. 💙”

Rhian told BBC Radio Sheffield: “I want to dedicate that goal to my younger cousin.

“He passed away earlier today before the game, so that’s one for him and the family.

“It’s a very tough time for the family, but I played for him today, and I was very happy to come away with a goal, and that’s for him.”

Coach Scott Chickelday said: “‘Heartbreaking to hear yesterday that a 17-year-old boy I had the pleasure of knowing with an unbelievable talent passed away on the football pitch yesterday.

“Kaylen Dennis was not just a talented footballer but was a great character and person! God bless Kaylen fly high champ.”

Kaylen’s youth team Ryan FC said: “We are so upset and devastated at Ryan FC who Kaylen started playing for at 13 and watched him progress into senior football playing for our partner club Walthamstow FC.

“His parents Kevin and Natasha have been so supportive and all our thoughts are with them and their family.”

Walthamstow Reserves said: “Words cannot describe how we feel about this news today.

“A kid with the brightest future, beyond being a talented young footballer, he was a blessed young man.

“Our football family will gather around his family during this difficult time.

“Rest in perfect peace Kaylen Dennis 🙏🏾💙”

Walthamstow Secretary @AdamRichE2 tweeted: “As Secretary, I’m absolutely devastated to learn about the passing of Kaylen. All mine and the club’s thoughts and prayers with Kaylen’s family and friends and all his teammates in the U23s too. 💔💔💔”

Hashtag United said: “Kaylen scored a screamer against our reserve team just a few weeks ago, hearing this news now is beyond sad.

“Everyone at Hashtag would like to send our heartfelt condolences to Kaylen’s family, friends & everyone at Walthamstow 💙”

Twitter users reacted while Rhian Brewster dedicates goal to his cousin who died on pitch during a Walthamstow match…

@doncarlos83: I dont know how anyone can not like him!! Had a horrible run of injuries. Genuinely happy for him tonight

@UtfbSSJ: He’s such a likeable lad, I’ve never wanted someone to succeed as much as him. So sorry for his loss

@Ranky84: Rhian brewster baby!

@JimPhippsPro: Condolences to the family. 💔

@BoleHillBlade: Football aside, this lad is such a genuine human being. Obviously hurting with the loss of his cousin. Big respect to him, he just wants to do well for his club and family. 🥹⚔️

@ianbozwell: What a great lad he is

@FG_utb2: Top man 👍🏻

@BarryRawlinson1: So sorry for your loss Rhian, thoughts and prayers to you and the family x

@MissJSCS: Wow fairplay for even playing tonight Rhian after losing his cousin today must have been so hard and emotional. God bless him and his family for their loss my condolences. I’m just so pleased for Rhian to get on the score sheet today 🙏⚔️🙏

@Dazzle1889: Pleased for the lad. Fingers crossed he can kick on now 🤞🏻

@mrtyler_77: This is beyond sad 😩 my thoughts are with his friends and family x

@adalbertopinto3: Condolences to his family and friend’s💔

@BFC_Supporters: Thoughts with his family and friends 😥

@Official_moe3: Condolences to his family and loved ones ❤️

@salkerry: So sorry for your loss, sending our thoughts to all Kaylens family and friends from everyone at Ipswich Wanderers Fc

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