FAREHAM'S up-and-coming cross-country prospect Andy Vernonwon a silver medal at the Saucony English National Championships in Birmingham.

Vernon, a former Stubbington Green Runner now at Aldershot, Farnham & District, was runner-up in the junior men's 10k event in 32min 17sec behind Manchester's Keith Gerrard (31.30).

Vernon's heroics spearheaded Aldershot's under-20s to team glory at Cofton Park ahead of Bristol & West and Peterborough.