Football tribute for drowned teacher Ethan McKen

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A one-minute silence has been held at several Nottinghamshire football matches in memory of a teacher who was swept out to sea on holiday.

Ethan McKen, 24, from Nottingham, was hit by a wave at a Black Sea resort in Bulgaria on 8 August.

A silence was held at all matches in the Notts Senior League and across the Central Midlands league.

Mr McKen played as a defender for the Bulwell FC reserve team.

He taught PE at several primary schools in the Ashfield district of Nottinghamshire.

Ben Moore, manager of Bulwell FC reserves, said: "It was a mark of respect from the league to him - he had played for several teams in the league.

"He was a determined and confident lad - he stamped his mark on our team in a very short time."

Bulwell FC reserves captain Darrell Hatton said: "He was a talented player - we were were very shocked to hear about his death."

Friends said Mr McKen was kind and naturally clever, gaining a first-class honours degree in sports science and management from Nottingham Trent University.