SUNDERLAND AFC has added to a series of soccer schools run by its qualified coaching staff throughout the North-East during the school holiday.

Courses cater for youngsters aged four to 14 with prizes for players showing the most improvement.

The latest sessions will be at Silksworth Sports Complex, Sunderland, on August 28 and 29, and the Riverside sports ground, Chester-le-Street, and Houghton Kepier School, Houghton-le-Spring, both on August 30 and 31.

Sunderland AFC development officer Bob Oates said: "Our courses cater for everyone, whatever their ability."

Course fees are £12, or £10 for members of Sunderland AFC's junior supporters' club.

Bookings can be made on 0191-551 5191, or by email on samson