Sheffield United have been hosting walking football sessions for fans battling cancer and other illnesses.

The initiative, set up by Sheffield United Community Foundation, aims to keep supporters aged 35 and older fit.

It is part of a wider scheme from the club to provide support to fans struggling with mental or physical illnesses.

The Fans Fighting Cancer walking football takes place every week on Mondays at the English Institute of Sport, Tuesdays at Leisure United Thorncliffe and Wednesdays at Leisure United Graves.

It was set up a year ago by Destiny Hextall, 24, and Ayesha Khan, 23, and has since expanded to more than ten players attending the sessions.

On Wednesday, the team trained before entering a tournament, which takes place next Tuesday.