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Footballer Lucy Bronze and growing up in Alnwick

Origin story of Lucy Tough Bronze, England defender and Best FIFA women's player 2020 told through friends, family, and the Northumberland town that made her.

Footballers don't come much better than Lucy Bronze. She won Best FIFA women's player 2020, played in the World Cup and represented Team GB at the Olympics. But Lucy's story began in north Northumberland. And it was on the playing fields of Alnwick where she honed her tenacious character and famously ferocious tackles. We find out why her full name, Lucy Tough Bronze, suits her down to a T.

Presenter and Producer: Simon Pryde

Series Producer: Tallulah Berry

Executive Producer: Nathan Freeman

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10 minutes