Arsenal and England stars Leah Williamson and Bukayo Saka have made it to 2024 Young Power list.

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• Williamson, Saka named in 2024 Young Power list
• Arsenal duo honoured by The Times
• Williamson an inspiration for budding women footballers

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Arsenal duo have found their names included in the first-ever Sunday Times Young Power List. The awards are given to sports stars, actors and artists who have dominated their respective fields across the UK and Ireland.

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• WHAT LEAH WILLIAMSON SAID

  Upon receiving the award, the Lionesses star – who had led them to glory after 56 years at the Women's Euro 2022 – shared word of advice for young girls who dream of making it big in women's football.

  She said, "{lay football as often as you can for as long as you love it. It’s a simple bit of advice but it will go a long way in your journey to becoming a professional footballer. The best career advice I’ve ever received is to just be true to who you are. Always believe in yourself and never take no for an answer."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Alongside Williamson, Arsenal men's team star Bukayo Saka was also conferred with the honour having experienced a splendid season with the Gunners in the current campaign. After getting named on the list, the England star said, "One of the most simple things I was told by my first coach that I really liked was, ‘If you don’t shoot, you don’t score’."

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  WHAT NEXT?

  The Gunners' women's team will be next seen in action against league leaders Manchester City in a Women's Super League clash on Sunday while Mikel Arteta's men take on Bournemouth a day before in the Premier League.

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