The North East-born star has been hailed by the England manager as one of a kind and she shone on a dramatic night of quarter final football.
Lucy will be back in action for her country against Italy on Tuesday, hoping to win a place in the final.
In the meantime, here are 13 scenes of a young Lucy developing her immense skills as a Sunderland player and at school in Northumberland.
And make sure you take a look at the video of Lucy talking in 2023 about why her North East roots were so important to her.
9. Stars in 2008
Another reminder from 2008 when the two pals returned to the North East after representing England. | nw
10. Loving the Sunderland scene on 2009
Lucy Staniforth and Lucy Bronze in their Sunderland days in 2009. | se Photo: se
11. Team mates on Wearside
Lucy and her Sunderland team mates lined up for this photo in March 2009. | nw
12. On their way to the finals
Celebrations after Sunderland beat Chelsea 3-0 in the FA Cup Semi Finals at the Stadium of Light 15 years ago. | nw