🔗 Share this article Three Athletes Named as Finalists for Young Sports Star Prize Image caption: Agyemang, Littler and Perrin are finalists for this year's award. Revealed recently England footballer Michelle Agyemang, darts player Luke Littler and cricketer Davina Perrin have been selected as contenders for the upcoming Young Sports Star of the Year award. The trio have been celebrated for their outstanding achievements over the previous year. Agyemang helped the Lionesses secure Euro 2025, Littler secured the world title for the first time, and Perrin burst onto the scene with a record-breaking innings. Littler was the recipient in 2024 after his breakthrough year. The finalists were unveiled on a popular morning radio program. The champion will be unveiled on the annual sports awards show on Thursday, 18 December. The ceremony will be aired from 19:00 GMT. Agyemang's Profile Age: 19 Sport: Football Only 90 days after her senior team debut, Agyemang played a crucial and game-changing role in England's run to European Championship victory. She was introduced as a substitute to score key tying goals in both the quarter-final and semi-final. These match-saving moments led to her being named the tournament's top young talent. Subsequently, she was awarded the prestigious Golden Girl honour for the finest emerging star on the continent. She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy for the world's best under-21 female player. Agyemang, who has been at Brighton in a temporary move from Arsenal, suffered an ACL injury in October. "To be named a finalist for this honour is a privilege," said Agyemang. "Thank you to God and I'm thankful for the support I've received from my loved ones, mentors, colleagues and supporters." Littler's Profile Age: 18 Sport: Darts Littler's 2025 began in incredible form as - at just 17 years old - he became the youngest darts world champion in history. He secured a commanding win over Michael van Gerwen in the final. His follow-up triumph at the World Matchplay made him only the fifth individual to complete the prestigious triple crown of major titles. And he wasn't finished there - his victory at November's Grand Slam of Darts meant he reached world number one for the maiden occasion. At 18, he is the youngest man to do so, breaking the previous record. "To receive a nomination for the honour once more is a huge privilege," stated Littler. "Winning last year was a proud moment for me and I've had another unbelievable 12 months. I want to continue promoting darts." Perrin's Profile Age: 19 Sport: Cricket Perrin is one of English cricket's brightest emerging stars and burst into the spotlight with an remarkable and historic innings in August. Her magnificent 42-ball century in The Hundred is the fastest by an English woman in T20s. It also stands as the equal third-quickest women's T20 century in a top-tier competition. Perrin came in second place in the season's run tally and was named the young player of the year by the PCA. "I'm truly honoured to be named a finalist for the Young Sports Personality of the Year award," expressed Perrin. "This is phenomenal. I hope it motivates more young women to get into cricket." Media caption: Memorable speeches from across the ceremony's legacy.