A NORTH Durham football team is celebrating after coming top in a youth football competition.

The Beamish and East Stanley Sports U11s won the Sage-sponsored Durham Cup 11-a-side U11s tournament at Maiden Castle. Their recent achievements include winning the Gateshead Youth League small-sided U10s and the Whickham Football Festival seven-a-side tournament and Felling 11-a-side tournament.

Coach John Gray congratulated the team on a fantastic season. He added: "Their hard work and efforts have culminated in winning them winning a major competition for their age group. I am confident they will do well next season."