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Lionesses forward Michelle Agyemang, darts sensation Luke Littler and batswoman Davina Perrin have been shortlisted for the 2025 Young Athlete of the Year award.

The three finalists have been honoured for their remarkable achievements over the last year.

Agyemang helped the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the maiden time, and Perrin rose to fame with a unprecedented innings.

Littler won the award in 2024 after his sensational debut year.

The finalists were revealed during a live broadcast on a national radio breakfast show.

The 2025 recipient will be revealed live on the annual sports awards show on December 18th.

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

Agyemang's Profile

Age: 19 Sport: Football

Only 90 days after her first cap for her country, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England's run to winning the Euros.

She entered the fray to score key tying goals in both the quarter-final and semi-final.

These match-saving moments led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament.

Later in the year, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the top young European talent.

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

Agyemang, who has been at Brighton in a temporary move from Arsenal, sustained a serious knee injury in October.

"Being on the shortlist for this honour is incredible," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm grateful for the support I've received from my inner circle and supporters."

Luke Littler

Age: 18 Sport: Darts

The year started for Littler in sensational style as - at just 17 years old - he became the youngest darts world champion in history.

He secured a comprehensive triumph over Michael van Gerwen in the final.

His later win at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth player to complete the prestigious PDC Triple Crown.

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

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

"To receive a nomination for this award again is a massive accolade," stated Littler. "My victory in 2024 was a highlight for me and I've had another amazing 12 months. I want to continue raising the profile of darts."

Perrin's Profile

Age: 19 Sport: Cricket

Perrin is one of English cricket's most exciting young talents and burst into the spotlight with an unbelievable and unprecedented innings in August.

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

It also stands as the joint third-fastest women's T20 century in a major league or full member T20 international.

Perrin came in second place in the batting rankings and was named PCA Women's Young Player of the Year.

"I'm truly honoured to be named a finalist for the young athlete award," expressed Perrin. "It's a very special feeling. I hope it motivates more girls to get into cricket."