A potential future Lioness, currently studying at Loughborough High School, has been scouted for an exclusive football talent programme.

Bea, who is in Year 9, trains with the Aston Villa girls’ academy twice a week, with matches at weekends.

She was recently invited to a Future Lioness Talent ID event in Milton Keynes following a referral to the Football Association’s ‘Discover My Talent’ initiative in September. The initiative aims to find players who are eligible to represent England, who were born between 2006 and 2010. Selected players have access to an inclusive and accessible pathway whilst continuing to play in their existing environment.

The referral proved to be successful, and Bea will now be monitored and supported for progression onto the FA Women’s England Talent Pathway, being trained with the potential to be a future Lioness.

Dr Miles, Head at Loughborough High School said: “We are incredibly proud of Bea and will follow her journey with both excitement and encouragement. Bea’s achievement is testament to the support we offer our female athletes here at Loughborough High School to develop to their full potential. Well done, Bea!”