Prince William has proved he is as English as they come by failing to win a penalty shoot-out against a 13-year-old boy in the Solomon Islands.

William, who is president of the Football Association, joined in a kickabout on the Solomon Islands after telling a group of youngsters they should support his Premier League team Aston Villa.

The Duke first watched as the children from the Go Play initiative, where sport is used to educate youngsters about important issues like gender equality, were put through their paces.

He then stepped up to take three spot kicks as hundreds of locals looked on, warning: "This could go just about anywhere."

William tucked his first penalty into the bottom right corner, but then quipped "Here we go again" as two shots were saved by Philemon Fatai, who said afterwards: "He's good, but not as good as me."