Double-amputee 'over the moon' to be Chelsea mascot

Tony Hudgell is predicting a 4-3 win for Chelsea

Double-amputee Tony Hudgell is set to walk out as a mascot for his beloved Chelsea on his new prosthetic legs.

Tony, whose new prosthetics will allow him to walk without crutches in the future, is hoping to walk out at Stamford Bridge on Sunday with Cole Palmer or Reece James as the Blues take on champions Liverpool.

The 10-year-old, who lives in West Malling in Kent, had both legs amputated after being abused as a baby by his birth parents.

Tony said: "I was very excited to know that I would be mascot for this game."

Tony is hoping to walk out with Cole Palmer or Reece James

His adoptive mother Paula Hudgell added: "[He is] immensely excited, he can't wait.

"He's so looking forward to it. He's supported Chelsea ever since he can remember."

Chelsea contacted the family about the chance to be mascot after presenter Ed Balls brought up the idea to Tony on ITV's Good Morning Britain, his mother said.

"He was over the moon because being Liverpool as well, there's a couple of players he idolises from Liverpool," Ms Hudgell explained.

Tony is predicting a 4-3 win for Chelsea.