You've been framed! Black Country prodigy, nine, snookers presenter and former government minister on national television

Snooker legend Rex Williams and rising young star Tommy 'The Tornado' Fallon will meet next month in Halesowen, with the latter using a new cue.

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Nine-year-old Stourbridge snooker prodigy Tommy Fallon is fresh from two TV appearances this week, one nationally when he played former government minister and now Good Morning Britain presenter Ed Balls in front of the watching millions.

Tommy at the  World Snooker Federation Championships in Bulgaria last month.
Tommy at the World Snooker Federation Championships in Bulgaria last month

He borrowed Tommy's cue to practice shots, with fellow presenter Susanna Reid willing the youngster on as he showed off his skills.

The television company is now set to present Tommy with a new personalised one, in time for an exhibition next month in Halesowen featuring former world champion Stuart Bingham and Rex Williams, considered the founder of the televised game.

Tommy Fallon who will appear at a snooker exhibition in Halesowen next month
Tommy Fallon who will appear at a snooker exhibition in Halesowen next month

Last month Tommy, who attends The Ridge Primary, took part in the World Snooker Federation championships, taking on youngsters from the junior professional tour twice his age and earning high praise for his play.