"Lucia Kendall may be the Lionesses' newest rising star, but Lucy Bronze admits she had never heard of her a few months ago. After impressing for Aston Villa this season, the 21-year-old caught Sarina Wiegman's eye and earned herself Player of the Match on her October debut and scored her first England goal against Ghana. Bronze, who won her 144th cap in Southampton, admitted she didn't know who the Aston Villa star was at the start of the season."
"The Aston Villa midfielder impressed Wiegman with her energetic performances in the Women's Super League this season, but football wasn't always her focus. Kendall initially followed in her father's footsteps on the cricket pitch, representing Hampshire Women and earning a place in the England academy. On committing fully to football, her rise through the national pathway was swift. Representing England at Under-15, U18, U19 and U23 levels paved the way for a senior call up in October as part of the Lionesses' Homecoming Series."
Lucia Kendall transitioned from representing Hampshire in cricket to committing fully to football and progressing rapidly through England youth levels. She made 103 appearances and scored 29 goals for Southampton after nearly a decade at the club from youth level. A move to Aston Villa led to energetic performances in the Women's Super League and a senior England call-up for the Homecoming Series. She earned Player of the Match on her October debut and scored her first England goal six minutes into her second start, celebrating with a knee-slide.
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