St James' Park and the Stadium of Light have both been included on the initial shortlist for the UK and Ireland's bid to host Euro 2028. The proposed selections have been confirmed in a Preliminary Bid Dossier which was submitted on Wednesday, and included a shortlist of 14 venues.
The North East could play host to two stadiums for the European Championships, with the homes of Newcastle United and Sunderland both selected. The list currently comprises of nine venues in England, two in the Republic of Ireland and one apiece in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The shortlist will be whittled down to 10 stadia and submitted to UEFA in April of next year following further consultations. The UK and Ireland are considered the favourites to be named the hosts of Euro 2028, although Turkey have also lodged an application earlier this year.
