FORMER England youth star Ben Cull has proposed to his girlfriend in hospital where he is being treated for cancer.
The heartwarming story was shared by Ben on his Instagram and has received an overwhelming amount of support online.
INSTAGRAMBen Cull has proposed to his girlfriend[/caption]
INSTAGRAMHe popped the question whilst in the hospital[/caption]
INSTAGRAMBen is being treated for a rare form of cancer[/caption]
INSTAGRAMHis now fiancee, Daisy, has supported him with his treatment[/caption]
Ben, 23, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Erwing’s sarcoma when he was just 17 years old.
And the diagnosis saw his promising football career cut short as he was forced to retire.
He was playing for Southampton’s U23 squad and also managed to earn himself two caps for the England Youth team.
And his girlfriend Daisy Morrison has been with him every step of the way since.
The pair are now engaged after Ben popped the question in hospital where he is being treated for his cancer.
The former footballer shared the news with his Instagram followers in a message that read: “Daisy I’ve had this planned since last year,
“This isn’t exactly what I had in mind for when I wanted to tell you how I felt about you & how I might ask you!
“From the moment I met you I knew you were different in all the right ways, you changed me for the better, I met you boy and I stand here now a man.
“I don’t know a single person who would do what you’ve done and put up with what you have put up with and that’s how I know I would never want to spend my life without you!
“I promise you I will fight with everything I have to be able to see you walk down that isle & I promise to remind you of my love for you every single day for as-long as I live!”
Friends and family have reacted to the news on social media and everyone is ecstatic for the happy couple.
Former Southampton teammate Nathan Tella wrote: “Congratulations to the both of you!”
Whilst Dundee United defender Kieran Freeman added: “Congratulations mate, lovely to see.”
Daisy has started a GoFundMe for her now fiancee which has raised an incredible £25,000 for Ben’s “bucket list ideas”.
INSTAGRAMBen used to be a footballer for England at youth level[/caption]
INSTAGRAMDaisy Morrison started a fundraiser for Ben[/caption]
AFPFormer Southampton man Nathan Tella has shown his support[/caption]