A BUDDING football fan met one of his idols after winning an exclusive competition.

TJ Ashaye, 12, from Woodford Green, took part in an afternoon of outdoor laser games with Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, after he was one of just 40 lucky winners from the Junior Gunner's supporters' club.

After an action-packed afternoon battling it out with the stopper and fellow winner, TJ had the chance to grab a picture with Almunia and his autograph.