Football fans attending the England Lionesses' match against France at St James' Park, Newcastle, have been invited to participate in a 10th minute tribute to ten-year-old Leah Harrison. Leah, a Year 6 pupil at Mount Pleasant Primary School, in Darlington , died following an incident at Carlton-in-Cleveland, North Yorkshire, on Wednesday, May 22. Emergency services were called to the area at around 1.
15pm and later confirmed the schoolgirl had lost her life. The young girl, described as a "happy, bubbly, go-lucky little girl" who dreamt of playing for the Lionesses, has received an outpouring of tributes. Read more: Moving tributes to 'happy, bubbly' County Durham 10-year-old Leah Harrison who died after mudslide Keep up to date with all the latest local news from County Durham with our free newsletter The national team she supported has now announced their plans to honour her on Friday.
A statement reads: "The FA, Lionesses players and staff were devastated to hear of the tragic passing of 10-year-old Leah Harrison." "Football was a source of joy in Leah's life and like so many young girls across the country it was her dream to play for the Lionesses. As the team head to the North East, Leah and her family and friends are in our collective thoughts.
", reports Teesside Live . "We ask fans to come together in the 10th minute of Friday's game against France at St James' Park in recognition of her life and in support of her family. To Leah, you will forever be a Lioness.
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