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England women's NXGN Nine: The football wonderkids set for Lionesses careers

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NXGN has selected the best English women's players born on or after January 1, 2004 - but will they fulfill their potential in the coming years?

Today, England's women's national team is the reigning European champion and will be one of the frontrunners going into the 2023 Women's World Cup. But who are the young stars that could one day follow in the footsteps of players like Leah Williamson, Keira Walsh and Alessia Russo?

Many teenagers are making their mark in the Women's Super League at the moment, such as Aston Villa midfielder Laura Blindkilde Brown and Chelsea prospect Jorja Fox.

There are players from previous NXGN lists in the England set-up right now, too. Lauren James was among 2020's best wonderkids while Maya Le Tissier made the list the following year.

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So, who will be next to break through? NXGN highlights nine of the Lionesses' most exciting prospects, born in 2004 or later...

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