The Premier League, the Football Association and the government's Football Foundation has awarded Norwich City Council the money for the 3G pitch - part of a major transformation for the city park.

Designed to offer year-round play for youth teams and the wider community, the project is part of a broader £9.2m upgrade of the Mile Cross park.

Sloughbottom Park in Norwich (Image: Newsquest)

Lucy Galvin, leader of Green-led Norwich City Council, said: "This is marvellous news and fantastic for footballers.

"The new........

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