Leeds United manager Simon Grayson, his first team squad, and World Cup winner Norman Hunter made a surprise appearance at Adel Primary School in North Leeds this week to spread the word about the City Region's bid to be a host city at the 2018 World Cup, should England be successful.

They were there to celebrate the launch of a DVD produced by Leeds United, in association with Leeds City Council, aimed at promoting the Back The Bid Leeds campaign in schools.

The DVD is being distributed to over 300 schools in the area and Adel was the launch venue. The players and management even arrived on a specially branded Back The Bid bus.

After watching the DVD with the pupils, the players signed autographs and chatted the children, and the manager said it was an enjoyable afternoon.

"It's been good," said the boss. "It's something worthwhile and backing the bid is important to the city and the club.

"Coming to a school is good because the players realise the children contribute to their wages and support them, and it's good for the kids to meet their heroes.

"It's important to get involved with the community like this."

Former Leeds school pupil Jonny Howson proved a popular attraction for the kids and he said the players enjoyed the experience.

"It's good to come back to the schools and it's nice for the kids," he said.

"I know what it's like being a young lad getting autographs and I always make time for that. All the lads did and it was enjoyable meeting the kids.

"The most important thing is getting the votes for the bid. It would give the city a massive lift if we could bring the World Cup here.

"It's a big sporting city and for the World Cup to come would top it off."

Adel headteacher Stephen Boothroyd said the visit had created a real buzz around school during the week.

"There's been a buzz all week from the pupils and the staff," he said. 

"They've been talking about it all week, and the players went and sat with them on the floor during assembly which was great.

"We feel privileged that they visited us - and Norman Hunter as well who has been a great ambassador - and we were honoured to be a part of it.

"We would like Leeds as a host city to host World Cup games Being from the city myself I think it would be great for the city and would give us a buzz."

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