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Blind footballers near end of 120-mile Wembley walk

A group of blind footballers from West Bromwich are firmly on course to complete their gruelling 120-mile challenge walking from Wembley to The Hawthorns stadium.

The group are raising money for The Albion Foundation, the charitable arm of West Bromwich Albion, and are due to receive a heroes’ reception when the Baggies take on Preston on Saturday.

Also taking part in the walk is foundation director Rob Lake, who is wearing a blindfold throughout to experience what the blind walkers feel.

On Friday morning, the walkers set off from Warwick towards Birmingham city centre and they are due to arrive at The Hawthorns on Saturday lunchtime ahead of the Championship season finale.