Michelle Agyemang balanced her Euros 2025 prowess with studies at a top UK university, proving that you can "excel in the classroom and score goals beyond university".

Just four years ago, Michelle Agyemang was a 15-year-old ball girl and aspiring striker in Arsenal’s academy. Even two weeks ago, her name was relatively unknown. Now, her heroic performances for England in the women’s Euro 2025 have propelled her to nationwide stardom.

For just a moment, take a pause and think about what you were doing at the age of 19. You might be at university or be a fresh-faced employee entering the world of work. But at 19, Michelle Agyemang has become a new role model for people across Essex and the wider country.