Marauding full back Lucy Bronze is once again proving her status as a world class footballer.
The England star is one match away from become a World Cup winner and it all started for her on the books of the Sunderland Youth Academy.
Here's her journey in photos from 2003 onwards.
1. One step from glory
Lucy Bronze who developed her skills at Sunderland.
2. On the youth books
Lucy as an 11 year old when she was playing for Sunderland Youth Academy in 2003.
3. A winner from 2004
Lucy was a trophy winner at Lindisfarne Middle School 19 years ago.
4. On the ball
Lucy in her days at Duchess High School in 2006.