Women's World Cup: Meet England's lionesses - as kids!
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England's women are now global icons - but not that long ago they were just like you and playing in a World Cup final was just a distant dream. Lauren Hemp now plays for England and Manchester City - but she was born in Norfolk and in this younger pic you can see her in a Norwich City kit.
Mary Earps is known for her skills and fast-thinking in goal - and it looks like she knew this was the best place for her on the pitch even as a youngster.
Lauren James looks super sweet in this snap, and she got the passion for football when she wasn't much older! She grew up in a sporty family with her older brother Reece also a professional player,
Georgia Stanway represented Cumbria in English Schools' Football Association competitions when she was younger, before going on to become one of best attacking midfield players of her generation.
They are known for being a dynamic duo on the pitch but Ella Toone and Alessia Russo have been friends since school, so have had plenty of time to make sure their play in perfectly in sync!
Rachel Daly is a very versatile having played in defence, midfield, and attack - a skill that we're sure would have helped her get picked first for any PE team at school! She was the WSL Player of the Season last year and the top scorer too.
Keira Walsh currently plays in Spain for Barcelona and has previously played for Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City to. As well as a key Lioness, she's also represented Team GB at the Olympics! Did you know she even has a bus named in her honour in Rochdale?
Lucy Bronze looks quite different on the pitch now to when she was younger, but it looks like she still loves a blue kit! Did you know that Lucy speaks loads of languages including English, Portuguese and French?
She's been a captain fantastic at this tournament and Millie Bright was certainly been shining bright since her youth - even if was just her bright blonde hair! She represented England on the under-19 and under-23 national teams before making the senior squad.