A 12-year-old boy has received an international award for his freestyle football skills after teaching himself at home.
James was named rising star of freestyle at the MadJam international championships in Madrid in April – going up against competitors who had received professional training.
He took up the sport just 18 months ago and has managed to break two Guinness World records within that time.
His mum, Yvonne Taylor, said he trained every day and watched YouTube videos as a source of inspiration, describing his self-motivation as "really impressive".
However, it came at a price during his initial practice sessions – with a number of damaged ornaments from balls being kicked around the home in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan.
"After smashing a few things, she might have got a bit annoyed but she never really told me to stop," James told BBC Radio Wales' Breakfast.
"We've learned from that," his mum added.
"There are no more breakables in the house."
