Lioness Demi Stokes meets pupils at Dame Dorothy School in Sunderland

England and Manchester City star Demi Stokes has visited a school in Sunderland as part of this year’s BBC Children in Need’s annual schools fundraising campaign.

Demi has previously spoken about the positive influence PE teacher Mr Williamson had on her school life and in her journey to becoming a professional footballer.

Demi took part in a question-and-answer session with Mr Williamson and some of the children.

"When you're young and you're growing up, that's what you need, you need positive people around you," Demi said.

Video journalist: Alex Challies.

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