title: Lizzy Ashcroft
text: # Lizzy Ashcroft
  
  Lizzy Ashcroft was an English footballer.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Ashcroft was a native of Parr, St Helens.
  
  ## Career
  
  Ashcroft has been regarded as one of the preeminent pre-World War Two women's footballers and an important part of the Dick, Kerr Ladies side which transformed the sport. In total, Ashcroft spent fifteen years playing St Helens Ladies FC and the legendary Dick Kerr Ladies.
  
  ## Style of play
  
  Ashcroft mainly operated as a full-back.
  
  