Too big for his boots ?

A 14-year-old boy can no longer play rugby - because he can't find boots for his size 18 feet.

Carl Griffiths, who has beaten leukaemia, believes the chemotherapy and steroid treatment are responsible for his 17ins feet, reports the Mirror.

The 6ft 3in school boy said: "My feet have grown two sizes this year and are still growing. I've tried everywhere to get boots but they only make them to size 15."

His security guard dad Wayne, 38, said: "We think the growth spurt is due to the treatments. We've mentioned it to the consultant. They are puzzled."

Wayne and Carl's mum Michelle, 36, have since bought size 17 trainers from the US - the only footwear that fits.

Carl, of Trimsaran, near Llanelli, was eight when he was diagnosed with leukaemia.

His feet are double the average British man - but late US actor Matthew McGrory had size 29s.