A county hall has been turned into a giant England flag ahead of Sunday's Euros final.
England's Lionesses will be taking on Germany on Sunday in the final of the European Championship final.
Sarina Wiegman’s squad features North East stars, including Beth Mead, Jill Scott, Lucy Bronze and Demi Stokes.
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And Durham County Council is showing its support for the team by adorning County Hall, at Aykley Heads, Durham, with the cross of St George.
Councillor Beaty Bainbridge, chair of Durham County Council, sent a letter of support to the team as it prepares for the clash at Wembley.
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In it she wrote: “You are an inspiration and I sincerely hope the Lionesses lift the trophy on Sunday.”
The match will kick off at 5pm in front of a 90,000 capacity crowd.
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