Mary Lyons

That this House congratulates Tricia Vickers, Stewart Hill and Friends of Jarrow Cemetery for their campaign to recognise Mary Lyons; notes that Mary Lyons was born in Jarrow in 1902; further notes she made her debut for England at the age of 15 in 1918 scoring a goal which ensured a win against Scotland becoming the youngest-ever England footballer and goal scorer when she netted in front of 20,000 people on her debut against Scotland at St James' Park; notes that is a record that still stands today; is saddened by the fact that her achievements like those of so many women were not recognised she was written out of history and buried in an unmarked grave alongside other people; thanks the campaign for ensuring that Mary’s life is recognised and celebrated with a permanent headstone at her place of rest in Jarrow Cemetery; and recognises Mary Lyons as a role model who paved the way for women's football who has finally been honoured 46 years after her death.