PHILIP Aspinall has reached the National Badminton Finals which will be held at Milton Keynes next month.

Philip, a year younger than all other participants in the finals, finished in the top six of the regional finals to qualify.

His dad Steve said: "Philip has been looking forward to this event since he finished in the top six of the regional event."

Philip was one of many youngsters who took part in the regional events with the top six boys going on to represent the North West at the National events.