KIDDERMINSTER Lions under-13s have succeeded where Arsenal and Middles-borough failed by conquering Europe.

The team - managed by Dean Middleton - made history as the first to represent the Lions abroad.

And the youngsters won all 12 of their matches, scoring 50 goals and conceding none to triumph at two tournaments.

They beat teams from Holland, Germany, Wales and England on the way to winning the DSV 61 FC and FC Zeist competions.

"All the boys played football to a very high standard and represented the club and the Stourport League fantastically well," said Middleton.

The Lions have now been invited to play in tournaments in Manchester and Cardiff.