PRIMARY school footballers have raised £1,100 in a penalty shoot-out competition.

The children from Cockton Hill Infant School were asked to collect sponsorship for the event, to raise money for the development of the school playground.

Money was also raised for Sunderland Football Club's Football in the Community project.

Jon King, from Football in the Community scheme, helped the youngsters with a range of activities in the build up to the penalty shoot-out competition.

As well as the thrill of taking part in the event, the children were given trophies for outstanding performances.

Those who raised more than £50 were given footballs signed by Sunderland Football Club stars.

James Webstell was presented with a signed football shirt from the club for raising the most money, £134.

Mr King said the money given by the school would enable him to arrange football training at other schools.

Headteacher John Redman said the school was happy to support the Football in the Community scheme.

The rest of the money will be spent on improving the school playground