A teenage footballer who played for Manchester City and Everton women's teams has been struck and killed by a train.

Zoe Tynan, 18, an England Women's Under-19 midfielder, died at the scene at West Allerton station on Tuesday at 4:15pm.

The death is not being treated as suspicious, British Transport Police said.

Floral tributes have been laid at the station to Tynan, who currently played for FA Women's Premier League side Fylde.

A statement from her family said: "Zoe always knew how to cheer anyone up, and was a loyal, straight-talking friend to many.


Image: Ms Tynan (L) began her career at the age of six at Liverpool Feds

"She touched so many people's lives and will never be forgotten."

Fylde Ladies manager Luke Swindlehurst said: "We all want to remember Zoe in the best possible way.

"A hugely talented player with the best possible attitude and an immensely likeable character.

"Our thoughts are with all of her family at this sad time."

Tynan, of Mossley Hill, Liverpool, began her career at the age of six with Liverpool Feds.

She moved on to Everton's Centre of Excellence, before joining Manchester City.

She was in England U19 manager Mo Marley's squad for a training camp just this month at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent.

Ms Marley said: "This is truly awful news and we were all so sad to hear of Zoe's passing."

She added that Tynan "was not only a very talented midfielder, but a hugely-liked and popular member of the team".