Former Tottenham Hotspur captain Ledley King has had a school play area named after him.

Lancasterian Primary School in Kings Road, Tottenham, opened the new multi-use games area (MUGA) with a visit from the legendary Spurs defender.

The former England international took part in a question and answer session with pupils followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Ledley King MUGA.

Once the play area was open, pupils took to the pitch to play a game of five-a-side, with ‘Ledders’ as the referee.

Mr King said: “Thanks to the children and staff at Lancasterian School for making me feel so welcome.

“It’s an honour that the school has named their new games area after me and I hope that the children here enjoy these great facilities for many years to come.”

The former Spurs defender is an ambassador for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, which works closely with the primary school, delivering sports sessions to pupils each week .

Headteacher at Lancasterian School Alison Maynard said: “Lancasterian Primary School and The Vale were proud to welcome Ledley King to open our new MUGA.

“It was an amazing experience for the Lancasterian and Vale community and the impact can be summed in a comment I overheard a Year 6 pupil making to Ledley who said 'you have really inspired me today in what you have said about sportsmanship, working hard and persevering so you can achieve your ambitions'.

“On behalf of everyone at Lancasterian and The Vale, thank you so much Ledley.”