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

The trio have been celebrated for their exceptional achievements over the last year.

Agyemang was instrumental as the Lionesses claim victory in Euro 2025, Littler won the world title for the very first time, and Perrin rose to fame with a record-breaking innings.

Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his remarkable rise.

The finalists were revealed during a live broadcast on a popular morning radio program.

The champion will be revealed live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on the 18th of December.

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

The Football Star

Age: 19 Sport: Football

A mere three months after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a pivotal and thrilling role in England's run to Euro 2025 glory.

She was introduced as a substitute to score key tying goals in both the quarter-final and semi-final.

These match-saving moments led to her being named the tournament's top young talent.

Later in the year, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the finest emerging star on the continent.

She was also nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player.

Agyemang, who has been playing for Brighton on loan from Arsenal, suffered an ACL injury in October.

"Being nominated for this honour is an honour," said Agyemang. "I'm grateful to God and I'm appreciative of the support I've received from my family, coaches, team-mates and fans."

The Darts Prodigy

Age: 18 Sport: Darts

Littler kicked off the year in incredible form as - at just 17 years old - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.

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

His follow-up triumph at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth individual to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown.

His success continued - his victory at November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he climbed to world number one for the first time.

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

"To receive a nomination for the honour once more is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a special memory for me and I've had another unbelievable 12 months. I want to continue elevating darts."

Davina Perrin

Age: 19 Sport: Cricket

Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents and rose to fame with an unbelievable and unprecedented innings in August.

Her magnificent 42-ball century in The Hundred is the speediest century from an England batswoman in T20s.

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

Perrin finished second in the season's run tally and was named the Professional Cricketers' Association's top young women's player.

"I'm incredibly grateful to be nominated for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "This is phenomenal. I hope it encourages more girls to get into cricket."