Original: Transport Rail Sunderland station was opened in 1879 but was completely redesigned to facilitate football teams and officials from countries who were drawn to play at Roker Park during England 's hosting of the 1966 World Cup .
Simplified: Transport Rail Sunderland station was rebuilt in November 1965 for football teams and officials from countries who were playing at Roker Park when England hosed of the 1966 World Cup .