A poignant and powerful tale based on the real life of a World War One soldier in the Footballer's Battallion, told with clarity and depth. This special anniversary edition marks the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. It's 1914 and Jack is making his debut as a pro footballer. But his first match is marred by a demonstration demanding that the teams sign up to do their duty in France. Word of the Footballer's Battalion and a cup in Flanders provides a glimmer of hope that Jack can keep his dream of playing for England alive. But as the war drags on, Jack is thrown into a nightmare world he will be lucky to survive.