A GROUP of youngsters were lost for words when Middlesbrough Football Club's Franck Queudrue dropped by to meet them at a youth and community centre.

The Boro ace visited 18 young people at St Cuthbert's Youth and Community Centre in West Lane to talk about his life and career.

The visit was organised by West Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Trust (WMNT) in its programme of activities.

Kevin Franks, young people's development manager for WMNT said: "It's not often our young people are lost for words, but they were so shocked when Franck turned up they were stunned into silence.

"It didn't last long though and we were very impressed with the way they treated Franck with great respect.

For Young People's Development Team activities, call (01642) 221279.