VIDEO: Leah Galton and Man Utd co-stars pay tribute to 10-year-old Poppy Atkinson after tragic death as fans hold minute's applause during Women's FA Cup clash against Sunderland

Grassroots clubs and youth teams held minute's silence in memory of the 10-year-old girl. A minute's of applause broke out during United's Women's FA Cup tie with Sunderland. After Leah Galton's early goal, the United players held up a shirt with Poppy's name on it as part of their celebration.

Poppy was taking part in a training session at Kendal Rugby Club in Cumbria when she was struck by a car. A 40-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, has been released, but Cumbria police say an investigation was ongoing.

Before the gesture on the field, Ella Toone paid tribute to Poppy on her Instagram account. Toone posted a story which read: "Heartbreaking. Sending all my love to the family at this sad time."

United's attention will return to the Women's Super League, as they attempt to keep pace with Chelsea at the top of the table. Eight points adrift of the reigning champions with a game in hand, they will need to take all three points against Liverpool next Friday.