Childhood, interrupted: 12-year-old Toby’s life with long Covid

More than 110,000 children in England and Scotland are still suffering. For Toby, it has meant pain, crushing fatigue and sadness - as well as months off school

It is a few days after Arsenal have beaten Spurs and I'm discussing the game with 12-year-old Toby. A huge Tottenham Hotspur supporter, Toby is also magnanimous in defeat. He admits that, despite a major second-half wobble, Arsenal (my team) are playing better football at the moment. Davies couldn't handle Saka, Son has gone off the boil, only Romero came out with any credit.

I'm enjoying talking football with Toby. He is clearly incredibly knowledgable as well as passionate about it. It's zero surprise to learn he has three fantasy football teams on the go.