Footballer killed in Beaconsfield car crash
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Luca Skivington's family said he was "a very special boy loved by so many"
Tributes have been paid to a young footballer killed in a car crash.
Burnham FC, in Buckinghamshire, said it was "devastated" by the death of Luca Skivington, 17, son of club chairman, Glenn Skivington.
Thames Valley Police said the teenager died after a black BMW 118D left Windsor End, Beaconsfield, at about 22:45 BST on Tuesday and collided with an electricity substation and fencing.
His family said their "very special boy has been ripped from all our lives".
Three other people in the car were taken to hospital, police said.
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In a statement, Luca's parents said: "A very special boy, loved by so many, adored by his family and idolised by his younger brother has been ripped from all our lives.
"We must believe he has been chosen so early by the angels, but they leave us all devastated with broken hearts for life.
"Rest well our beautiful boy we'll be with you soon enough and in each other's arms again. In the meantime we know you'll keep a careful watch over your family and all your friends."
Burnham FC's game against Tring on Saturday has been postponed
Oxford United said it was "saddened" to learn about the death of Luca, a former academy player.
Burnham manager Paul Shone said he had been left in "shock" and Luca would be "missed by us all".
Burnham's FA Cup game on Saturday, against Tring Athletic, has also been postponed and will be played on 13 August.
Tring Athletic said: "Sending our deepest condolences to the family and all involved at the club."
Asher James, a family friend, said: "So young and such a talent but more importantly a great person and we are all going to miss him dearly.
"He will not be forgotten."
The club play in the Hellenic League Premier Division, the fifth tier of non-league football.