Friends, family and fans have been paying tribute to an 18-year-old England footballer who has died this week after a train accident.
Zoe Tynan was a midfielder for the England Women’s Under-19s team. She died after being hit by a train at West Allerton station in Merseyside on Tuesday, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Police confirmed an 18-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. They are not treating the death as suspicious.
Tynan started her youth career with Liverpool Feds before having a long spell at Everton.
In 2015 she joined Manchester City before signing for Women’s Premier League side Fylde Ladies.
The Football Association and her former clubs have been among those paying tribute today.
Martin Glenn, FA chief executive officer, said: “On behalf of The FA, I would like to send our heartfelt condolences to Zoe’s family. Our thoughts are with them at this very difficult and tragic time.”
Fylde Ladies manager Luke Swindlehurst added: “We all want to remember Zoe in the best possible way. A hugely talented player with the best possible attitude and an immensely likable character. Our thoughts are with all of her family at this sad time.”
England Under-19s coach Mo Marley said: “This is truly awful news and we were all so sad to hear of Zoe’s passing.
“Zoe has been involved in our squads for a number of years and was not only a very talented midfielder, but a hugely-liked and popular member of the team.
“I know that she will be much missed by her team-mates and staff members alike and I would like to send our deepest condolences to Zoe’s family from everyone involved at England.”
Lots of her former friends, team-mates and opponents have also been paying tribute to Zoe.
Everton is saddened to learn of the passing of former Blue Zoe Tynan. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and teammates #OnceABlue
— Everton Women (@EvertonWomen) August 31, 2016
RIP Zoe Tynan, remember playing in the U15s with you and you skilling everyone up! True talent lost! Such sad news😓👼🏼❤️
— Alessia Russo (@alessiarusso7) August 31, 2016
The thoughts of everyone at @LFCladies are with the friends and family of Zoe Tynan who sadly passed away yesterday. pic.twitter.com/AVZyttVdb8
— Liverpool FC Women (@LiverpoolFCW) August 31, 2016
Such sad & shocking news overnight about Zoe Tynan. A truly talented young player at the start of a promising career
RIP Zoe – gone too soon— Jude Morris-King (@JudeMorrisKing) August 31, 2016
Sad to hear the passing of Zoe Tynan!To think we played against her last sunday is mad! Thoughts with her family⚽️👼🏼 pic.twitter.com/FUdNXQgE7D
— SUMMER HOLMES (@Summa_95) August 31, 2016
We are deeply saddened to hear about passing of young player Zoe Tynan. Our thoughts are with friends and family at this difficult time.
— Blackburn Rovers WFC (@RoversWFC) August 31, 2016
I remember the day Zoe trailed at city.A young talent with bundles of potential.A sad day for everyone.Thoughts are with her family. 💙
— Tash Harding (@tashharding09) August 31, 2016
