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Heart-warming moment Sunderland stars pay a surprise visit to Bradley Lowery's school during their nativity after the six-year-old fan lost his battle with cancer

Sunderland stars paid a surprise visit to Bradley Lowery's school to honour the courageous six-year-old's life.

Manager Chris Coleman, defender Brian Oviedo and goalkeeper Mika Domingues shocked pupils when they dropped in to Blackhall Colliery Primary School in Hartlepool.

The trio came baring gifts for the youngsters and visited the plaque unveiled for Bradley, earlier this month.

Chris Coleman, Brian Oviedo and Mika Domingues shocked pupils when they dropped in to Blackhall Colliery Primary School in Hartlepool
Chris Coleman, Brian Oviedo and Mika Domingues shocked pupils when they dropped in to Blackhall Colliery Primary School in Hartlepool
Sunderland striker carries Bradley Lowery when the youngster was a mascot
Left, Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe carries Bradley when the youngster was a mascot and right, Defoe sheds a tear during the six-year-old's funeral
Jermain Defoe sheds a tear during Bradley Lowery's funeral

The little Sunderland fan lost his battle with neuroblastoma on July 17 this year, after winning the hearts' of the nation with his bravery and upbeat personality.