We are marking the Lionesses historic trophy-lifting run in the UEFA Women’s Championship with a tribute to girls football on our doorstep.
From Brinkburn to Boldon and Jarrow to Whitburn, there’s a huge following from talented footballers looking to follow in the footsteps of Jill Scott, Lucy Bronze and Beth Mead.
Here are 8 archive photos. See if you can spot someone you know.
5. Closely fought in 2005
St Bede's in yellow and All Saints showed plenty of commitment in the Brinkburn Schools girls football tournament in 2005. Photo: CL
6. Winners in Whitburn
Whitburn School's under-14 team certainly tasted plenty of success in the 2005 season. Were you in the team? Photo: TR
7. Lining up in Boldon
The Boldon Girls under-12 team in 2003. Are there any familiar faces? Photo: CL
8. Playing hard
Girls' football tournament at Jarrow Festival - Boldon under-12s in the yellow bibs and Jarrow Lasses in the blue. Photo: CL