The North East of England has a rich history of producing future Lionesses - and women's football is thriving in the area once again.
England's North East has a rich history of producing future Lionesses - but after years away from the spotlight, women's football looks to be on the up in the area once again.
The most recent derby ended in a thrilling 3-2 victory to Sunderland, and this weekend's match-up promises to be just as spicy.after this weekend's game, played with some of the country's biggest talents while representing England, including ex-Lionesses captain Steph Houghton, born in Durham, and four-time Champions League winner Lucy Bronze, a graduate of Sunderland's academy.
"Jill Scott and Steph Houghton have really driven the game forward in that respect and highlighted it up here which is credit to them." "Because of the proximity and the fact we've got players who have played for both clubs means it definitely has a bit more atmosphere around this fixture," Sunderland defender Brianna Westrup told BBC Sport.
"The fans are massive. When we go to watch the men's games you can feel the atmosphere and see how much it means to people. Ultimately you're representing everyone in Sunderland.
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