CITY landmarks across Sunderland light up this weekend to support and pay tribute to the England women’s football team.

The Lionesses are playing Spain in the World Cup final today (Sunday) following the semi-final victory over Australia.

Landmarks were lit overnight on Saturday and again on Sunday in the England colours of red and white. The Northern Spire bridge, Fulwell Mill, Riverside car park, Seaburn Lighthouse, Hylton Castle and Penshaw Monument will all be lit from dusk to dawn.

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to

Variable Message Signs for traffic on the city's main highways routes are also wishing the Lionesses 'good luck'.

Leader of Sunderland City Council, Councillor Graeme Miller said: "Once again, the Lionesses have had a fantastic tournament and delivered a tremendous run of results in a string of very exciting games. They are continuing to draw the adulation and admiration of all fans and pull in many new ones as they help raise the profile of women’s football even further."

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Sunderland has strong connections to the Lionesses as the team’s second most capped player midfielder Jill Scott was born in the city, and former squad players Steph Houghton, Lucy Bronze and Beth Mead all played for Sunderland AFC Ladies.

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to

Cllr Miller added: "We’ve seen marvellous matches, a great team spirit, some absolutely cracking goals, and they’re creating football history. Let’s all wish them the very best in the final - Ha'way the Lionesses."

Sunderland also lit its landmarks for the Lionesses in 2022 when they played Germany at Wembley and won the UEFA Women's Championship.

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to

The Northern Echo: Landmarks across Sunderland are lit up in the England colours of red and white this weekend to