THICK as thieves off the pitch, Elliott Precious and Harvey Rodgers are inseparable on it as well, writes Steve Carroll.

The Brayton pair, who have played together since debuting for Selby Olympians at the age of seven, have both been signed up by Hull City's academy.

Elliott, who plays left-wing, has joined Harvey at the Kingston Communications Stadium-based club and both have already hit the score-sheet as the Under-11s side has won five and drawn one of their first six games of the season.

Harvey, a centre-back cum central-midfielder was snapped up by Hull as an U10 but Steve Precious, Elliott's dad, says his lad is delighted at now joining his best friend at Hull.

"They have both progressed through U8s, U9s and U10s. I think they've got the talent to go all the way," he said.

"Both lads want it. They train twice a week. Their last game was a 5-2 win against Mansfield and they are playing against teams like Rotherham, Grimsby Town and Scunthorpe.

"Hull's youth centre and youth development is second to none. They both love it there and they have been made to feel very welcome."