The Black Cat who became a leading Lioness, nine retro photos of Sunderland's Lucy Bronze

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Published 16th Aug 2023, 16:48 BST

The World Cup star who honed her skills on Wearside

Marauding full back Lucy Bronze is once again proving her status as a world class footballer.

The England star is one match away from become a World Cup winner and it all started for her on the books of the Sunderland Youth Academy.

Here's her journey in photos from 2003 onwards.

Reflections from 2007. | se

Lucy Bronze and Lucy Staniforth proudly hold their England shirts in 2008. | se

In England colours with Lucy Staniforth in 2008. | se

Lucy, back row, second left, with her Sunderland team mates in 2008. | se

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