Could Potter be England's next breakthrough star?
With Sarina Wiegman set to name her latest England squad on Tuesday, there is one name everyone is talking about - Lexi Potter. Here is why.
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"a special player"
— Ellen White , Athlete
"I was really happy with Lexi last season, though she probably didn't get as many opportunities as this season."
— Sonia Bompastor , Athlete
"It seems like she is really learning from Keira Walsh and players around her in the environment."
— Ellen White , Athlete
Key People
Ellen White is a former professional footballer and a Euro 2022 winner with England.
Keira Walsh is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for the England women's national football team.
Lexi Potter is a 20-year-old Chelsea midfielder who has been a standout performer in the Women's Super League.
Lucy Bronze is a prominent player for Chelsea and the England women's national football team.
Sonia Bompastor is a football manager known for her prior tenure with Lyon and now managing Chelsea.
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With Sarina Wiegman set to name her latest England squad on Tuesday, there is one name everyone is talking about - Lexi Potter. Here is why.
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