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Former Black Cat Kevin Phillips to get honorary degree

Honoured: Kevin Phillips is due to receive an honorary degree later today. Credit: PA

Kevin Phillips is due to be back in the region today to receive an honorary degree from Sunderland University.

The former Black Cats striker is receiving the award in recognition of his 20-year football career - including being named Premier League 'Player of the Season' while at Sunderland.

Black Cat: Kevin Phillips playing for Sunderland in 2003. Credit: PA