The Lionesses aren't going anywhere! Lauren James, Chloe Kelly and 11 young stars who offer England hope of future World Cup success

The star of the show in the group stages, Lauren James' performances at this Women's World Cup were so exciting and encouraging. After bringing a serious spark to England when playing off the left wing against Denmark, she showed versatility, too, as she shone in a creative playmaker role once the team had changed to a 3-5-2 system.

What is scary is that this tournament came at the end of the Chelsea star's first full season at the very highest level. Having helped Manchester United win promotion to the top-flight as a teenager, she is a name everyone has been raving about for several years, but a couple of seasons struggling with niggling injuries since meant she had to wait to really show that on the biggest stages.

The 21-year-old is well on top of those problems now, though, and has put them behind her to show the world just why everyone in England is incredibly excited about her future. James will come back even better after this experience, with her sure to learn massively from the last few weeks - including from that foolish red card in the last 16.

It's been another big year for Chloe Kelly in an England shirt. After scoring the goal that won England the Women's Euros at Wembley last summer, it was her penalty in the shootout that secured the Women's Finalissima title in April, and she came up big again at this World Cup with a decisive spot-kick, hers sending the Lionesses through to the quarter-finals following a tricky last-16 encounter with Nigeria.

But despite all of that, and her fantastic performances for Manchester City in the Women's Super League, Kelly is yet to secure her spot in England's starting XI. It's something that is sure to come over the next few years as she starts to hit her prime years.

Currently 25 years old, she is the oldest name on this list, but it feels like there's so much more to come from her looking ahead to that 2027 Women's World Cup. She'll be a leading figure going into that tournament.

A player incredibly unlucky to have missed out on this Women's World Cup, Maya Le Tissier was outstanding for Manchester United last season and was probably the best centre-back in the Women's Super League, even.

Already so mature, with the intelligence in her play belying her years, the 21-year-old is still learning a lot about the highest level of the game, too, and is sure to get a lot of big games and pressure moments under her belt over the next four years.

Despite being a surprise omission from the squad, Le Tissier did get the opportunity to fly to Australia to train with England ahead of the tournament, and that will be something she can take a lot from, with her sure to be an integral member of the team come 2027.

There are a couple of promising young goalkeepers coming through in this England set-up, and one of them, Hannah Hampton, was part of the squad that reached this World Cup final.

The 22-year-old burst onto the scene six years ago and her shot-stopping reflexes and great technical ability have been catching the eye ever since.

This past year will have been a huge learning experience for her, too. After being part of the group that won the Euros last summer, Hampton was dropped from the England squad for what head coach Sarina Wiegman cited as "some personal issues that she has to solve". She came through that, returned to the team before the World Cup and has just been part of a run to the final.

Hampton will now enter a new chapter in her club career, too, joining Chelsea ahead of the new season. It'll be interesting to see how that plays out for her in a very competitive - and large - goalkeeping group, but she's sure to only develop.

Another of those exciting young goalkeepers who will be competing to be England's No.1 in four years is Emily Ramsey. Included in the preliminary squad for this World Cup, she had a really promising loan spell with Everton this past season and has now made that permanent, leaving Manchester United.

It's a good move that ensures she will get the playing time needed to continue her promising development, with Everton an excellent club when it comes to aiding the growth of young players.

Ramsey has shown really good glimpses of her talent so far and it's going to be exciting to see how she builds on that with more game time and exposure to the top level.

She didn't get on the pitch but Katie Robinson will have taken so much from being included in this Women's World Cup squad. The 21-year-old is clearly highly rated by Wiegman, who has given her a fair few chances to shine over the past year as a reward for her good form at Brighton.

Over the next four years, the winger is only going to accumulate more caps and bigger experiences, with a club move surely likely in that time, too. Given how she's caught the eye in a team that has struggled at the wrong end of the WSL table, it's no wonder there's excitement about her future.

Another young member of this World Cup squad, Esme Morgan has developed well over the last few years to earn the chance to have been part of the Lionesses' incredible journey in Australia.

Coming through Manchester City's academy, she's had the experience of breaking into the first team, proving herself out on loan and suffering a difficult injury, as well as the comeback trail which follows that.

It's easy to forget that Morgan is still only 22 years old when you speak to her, such is the maturity she exudes, and that is a trait that will no doubt help this versatile youngster, who can play anywhere across the backline, get better and better over the next few years.

Another player that was very close to being included in this World Cup squad, Jess Park had a big year, impressing in a loan spell at Everton and earning her first England caps as a result. Capable of playing out wide, as a No.10 or even as a No.9, her desire to run at players and make things happen is exciting.

After signing a new contract at Man City last summer, until 2026, it will be interesting to see if she can break into the first team back in the north west this coming season, or if another temporary move away is how she continues her development. Either way, her future is bright.

A player taking the next steps in her development a little further afield, Ebony Salmon has long been one of the most exciting attacking prospects coming through the England set-up.

After making a real mark in England's WSL with Bristol City, the 22-year-old moved to the United States two years ago and is currently playing her football for the Houston Dash.

Salmon couldn't show the form needed to break into this World Cup squad, but she has a lot of talent and will hope to realise more of her potential as England move into the next cycle.

A player who is yet to break into England's senior set-up, Laura Blindkilde Brown is already a starter for Aston Villa though at 19 years old, featuring 16 times from the off in the WSL last season.

A dynamic and creative midfielder who can also play out wide if needed, Villa boss Carla Ward told GOAL earlier this year that she was "one of the biggest talents I've ever worked with", which says a lot.

An England youth international, Wiegman and her staff will know all about Blindkilde Brown, and if she continues to perform as she is, it would not be a surprise to see her integrated into the senior team sooner rather than later.

There is a lot of excitement about the current group of Under-17s that England have coming through the youth ranks, and while there are several we could name to keep an eye on for this next cycle, Michelle Agyemang is at the forefront.

A natural goalscorer, she made her Arsenal debut at the age of 16 last season and has an excellent record in the youth categories for club and country.

This coming season will be particularly interesting as Agyemang has joined Watford on loan. It'll be the first chance she gets to play senior football week-in, week-out, and therefore a huge step forward in her development.