OXFORD United have sent their condolences to the family of a former academy player who died in a car crash.

Luca Skivington, 17, was killed in the crash on Tuesday night in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire when a black BMW 118 left the road and hit an electricity substation.

The talented footballer is believed to have left the U's for Fulham as a 14-year-old about five years ago and played for non-league side Burnham FC.

He was a passenger in the car.

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United's official Twitter account posted this morning: "The club is saddened to learn of the death of former Academy player Luca Skivington in car accident.

"Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time."

The ex-U's youth player was the son of Burnham chairman Glenn Skivington, with the club tweeting: "We are all devastated, our thoughts are with the family."

A number of fellow football clubs also sent their condolences. 

Stoke Poges Saints FC said: "Such sad news, our condolences to the family", while Maidenhead United wrote: "The thoughts of all at Maidenhead United Football Club are with you and the Skivington family at this sad time."