A MIDLAND soldier who lost both legs and an arm fighting in Afghanistan is hoping to make history as a member of the first disabled team to compete in the legendary Dakar Rally.

Corporal Tom Neathway’s team will also be the first all-British entry in the dangerous off-road race when they take part in 2013.

The three soldiers planning to take part all lost their legs to bomb blasts in Afghanistan.

Cpl Neathway, aged 27 and from Worcester, is a member of 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment.

He said: “I’ve always known about the Dakar Rally but I never imagined myself taking part in it.

“We want to show the guys getting injured now what they can do. When you get injured it’s not the end of your life, it’s just a different route.”