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This football fan was told he could have any meal he wanted when he came around after having major surgery - he picked a half-time hot dog from Southampton Football Club .

Harry Glenister, aged nine, picked the fast food snack as it was the only thing he fancied and stepdad Steve Foster was determined to keep his promise despite the stadium being shut.

He put a heartfelt appeal on Facebook which immediately prompted hundreds of comments from people who wanted to help.

The Poole schoolboy has been in hospital for two weeks after being rushed in with a collapsed lung and pneumonia and had surgery on Saturday.

He was only strong enough to eat his first full meal today.

After Saints and the catering company heard about the request from the youngster, who is member of the team's official fan club, they rustled up the first hot dog made outside of match days and a host of other goodies.

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Harry told Mirror Online: "I didn't think I would be able to get a hot dog. I didn't know about any of this and I got really excited when I saw a box arrive but I didn't know what was in it.

"I have one of their hot dogs every time I go to the match, always. I just really fancied one.

"I was really happy and I feel full after eating it - I feel much better."

Within hours of his favourite dish being served up he got a second treat of being told he could go home tonight or tomorrow.

The presents from Saints included a personalised Hotdog Harry top and a voucher for all the hot dogs he can eat at future games.

Steve, mum Wendy Glenister and dad Mark Glenister were at Harry's bedside in Southampton General Hospital as he went through his gifts from St Mary's Stadium that also included a calendar and get well cards from the club and players Victor Wanyama and Steven Davis.

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Stepdad Steve takes Harry to the matches and cried when he heard his moving request.

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The sales consultant said: "When Harry said he wanted a hot dog from the stadium we told him he probably wouldn't be able to get one as there wasn't a match on.

"I put the appeal on Facebook but thought it was a bit of a long shot.

"I can't believe how fantastic everyone has been, the club and the fans.

"We have had messages of support from not just Saints fans but Arsenal fans, Spurs fans and Liverpool fans.

"We picked up the food today. He was over the moon and absolutely gobsmacked with the gifts from the club."

Southampton Football Club have been contacted.