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England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been named as finalists for the 2025 Young Sports Star of the Year award.

The trio have been recognised for their remarkable achievements over the previous year.

Agyemang helped the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the very first time, and Perrin rose to fame with a historic innings.

Littler claimed this honour in 2024 after his sensational debut year.

The shortlisted athletes were unveiled on a widely-listened-to radio show.

This year's winner will be revealed live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on December 18th.

The event will be televised from seven in the evening GMT.

The Football Star

Age: 19 Sport: Football

A mere three months after her international debut, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England's run to European Championship victory.

She entered the fray to score crucial late equalisers in both the last eight and last four matches.

Agyemang's stunning interventions led to her being named the best young player at the Euros.

Later in the year, she was awarded the Golden Girl trophy for the best young player in Europe.

She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the planet's top young female footballer.

Agyemang, who has been on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in October.

"Being on the shortlist for this award is incredible," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters."

Littler's Profile

Age: 18 Sport: Darts

Littler's 2025 began in incredible form as - aged 17 - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.

He secured a commanding win over Michael van Gerwen in the final.

His subsequent victory at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth competitor to complete the prestigious three major tournament wins.

He didn't stop there - his win in November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he reached world number one for the maiden occasion.

At 18, he is the most youthful player to do so, smashing the previous record.

"Being nominated for this award again is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a proud moment for me and I've had another incredible 12 months. I want to continue promoting darts."

The Cricket Sensation

Age: 19 Sport: Cricket

Perrin is one of English cricket's top prospects and surged to prominence with an remarkable and historic innings in August.

Her sublime 42-ball century in The Hundred is the fastest by an English woman in T20s.

It also stands as the joint third-fastest women's T20 century in a premier tournament.

Perrin finished second in the batting rankings and was named the young player of the year by the PCA.

"I'm truly honoured to be nominated for the Young Sports Star award," expressed Perrin. "It means a great deal. I hope it motivates more young women to get into cricket."