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Watch Bradley Lowery celebrate on hearing the news of his hero and 'best mate' Jermain Defoe receiving England recall for World Cup qualifiers

Bradley Lowery was 'buzzing' to hear the news he will be a mascot alongside his hero and 'best mate' Jermain Defoe next week.

The relationship the England international and the five-year-old cancer battler share has touched the hearts of the football world.

Defoe has been recalled to the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Lithuania and Germany and his biggest fan is set lead the Three Lions out as their mascot at Wembley.

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Bradley Lowery was delighted with the news that Jermain Defoe received an England call-up
Bradley Lowery was delighted with the news that Jermain Defoe received an England call-up

Bradley's Fight Twitter account posted the video with the caption: 'Bradley was over the moon to hear his best mate had been called up for the England squad.