Soccer Aid 2025: Sunderland and South Tyneside Stars to Shine

Jill Scott at her former school, Monkwearmouth Academy. Her name has been included in the possible England line-up. | Sunderland Echo

placeholder image — Jill Scott at her former school, Monkwearmouth Academy. Her name has been included in the possible England line-up. | Sunderland Echo

The countdown is on to Soccer Aid 2025 and here are 13 reasons why it should appeal to Sunderland and South Tyneside people.

There will be a galaxy of stars competing for the England and World XI teams at the charity match for Unicef on Sunday, including some very familiar faces in the North East.

Jill Scott, Jermain Defoe and Steph Houghton are just three of the people with Wearside links while Sir Mo Farah - star of the Great North Run - will be back on the pitch.

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