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From: Simon

Subject: Football Academy

18 August,

18:46.

Dear mum and dad,

I've been in Belgium for two weeks. Now I've missed you. Have you missed me?

I'm really enjoying the football academy, but it's hard work. It's Saturday afternoon now, and we haven't had any time off since monday, so I'm really tired.

We've been practising for eight hours every day, and I've been playing really well. It's hard to concentrate for such a long time but I've been quite strong-minded.

I haven't been playing my usual position, so I'm learning a lot of new tactics and techniques. We haven't been doing penalties yet, but I've scored three brilliant goals from free kicks.

One problem I've had, is that they don't speak French here, they speak Flemish. Luckily everyone speaks English as well.

Here's a photo of me from this Friday's match.

See you soon,

Simon.

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