Duchess’s Community High School glowing with pride at heroics of Lucy Bronze and Lucy Staniforth

By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Jul 2019, 09:57 BST
Updated 3rd Jul 2019, 14:00 BST
World Cup stars and former Duchess's pupils Lucy Bronze and Lucy Staniforth during their Sunderland daysWorld Cup stars and former Duchess's pupils Lucy Bronze and Lucy Staniforth during their Sunderland days
World Cup stars and former Duchess's pupils Lucy Bronze and Lucy Staniforth during their Sunderland days
The Alnwick school attended by World Cup stars Lucy Bronze and Lucy Staniforth has paid tribute to the pair.

Both are former pupils of Duchess’s Community High School in Alnwick and they both featured in England’s 2-1 semi-final defeat to tournament favourites USA in Lyon, watched by millions of television viewers around the world.

The pair have served as an inspiration to the school’s current pupils, as well as to countless youngsters around the country.

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England coach Phil Neville last week described Lucy Bronze as ‘the best player in the world. Without a shadow of a doubt.’

Duchess's Community High School in Alnwick. Where it all began for the England pair.Duchess's Community High School in Alnwick. Where it all began for the England pair.
Duchess's Community High School in Alnwick. Where it all began for the England pair.

Despite the defeat in France, the school is glowing with pride at the achievements of their former students.

Denise Drummond, head of sixth form at the school said she knows Lucy Bronze well and is delighted with the progress of the full-back.

Mrs Drummond said: “As Lucy's PE teacher and neighbour I have had the privilege of seeing her grow and mature over a number of years.

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“She is truly a remarkable athlete and could have been an international in any sport she put her mind to. In my opinion football is lucky to have her.