Two 15-year-olds with learning disabilities will act as flag bearers for England’s match against France in the Euro 2012 football competition.

Les Dwomoh and Shaun Green, both from Enfield, have been chosen as two of the eight young Special Olympics footballers to bear the flags in Ukraine on June 11.

The group will be taken on an all expenses paid trip to Ukraine for the match.

Former England player, John Barnes, said: “When I was growing up, I wanted to play football all the time and I’d play with anyone who wanted to play with me!

“Coca-Cola is supporting Special Olympics Unified sport programme which is a brilliant way to encourage children with learning disabilities to play in the same teams as able bodied teens and break down barriers through sport.

“The opportunity to lead the England team out onto the pitch at their opening game of UEFA Euro 2012 is the chance of a lifetime and the boys will have a fantastic time.”

Special Olympics Great Britain is the country’s largest provider of sports training and competition for people with learning disabilities.

The charity uses sport to encourage and empower people with learning disabilities, giving them the chance to train and compete in 24 Olympic sports, have fun, get fit and develop their self-esteem.

Karen Wallin, CEO, Special Olympics Great Britain said: “Our athletes have been given a wonderful opportunity to become representatives of England and ambassadors for people with learning disabilities all over the world.

“We’re very proud of our relationship with Coca-Cola Great Britain and are thrilled that our athletes have been given this honour.

“This will be an experience that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.”