A GROUP of budding football stars carried the good name of the North to the Millennium Dome and walked away with the top award.

Eight young lads competed in the Dome's Football Festival in the 11 and Under boys' category last month.

The youngsters, who competed as the Durham Predators, stole the show and won the Fair Play Award for the event. All the boys were presented with certificates and will also receive Coca Cola team strips. The team, pictured above, comprised of (back row, left to right) Christopher Haigh, 10, Gavin Brown, 11, Daniel Armstrong, 10, Matthew Whittle, 10, James Andrews, 11, (front row, left to right) Sam Andrews, nine, Jamie Barnes, 11, and Josh Harris, nine.