And to add to Polly’s delight she has led her country to three wins out of three.

Polly, 18, who is taking an NVQ Level 3 in Leisure Sports Development, says: “I attended a number of trials for the British Colleges National side. More than 100 of the top college players in the country were whittled down to a final 33. I was loving the experience of just being involved. Then it was three days of intense training at Lilleshall to get into the final National squad of 22 and we were told details of the forthcoming games. Then I was called into a meeting with the coaches to be told - Polly, you are the captain of England!

“I felt unbelievably proud. I couldn’t wait to let my family know and also Mr Hockey, my former PE teacher back at Farmor’s School in Fairford, who I help with coaching during the school holidays.”

Polly lead her England team to victory against the England Universities team (2-1) then defeated Wales twice both home and away (7-1 and 9-1) in the Anglo Welsh Cup.

She says: “I can’t believe that like my hero John Terry, I am captain of my club and country.

“At present I love playing for Chelsea Ladies Academy in Association with Kingston College and taking the role of Captain there and being a leader on the pitch. I think my football coaching qualifications have helped me to become a better player.”

Polly has just completed her Level Three UEFA B Licence, and says: “I think fewer than 40 women have this qualification and I am one of the youngest.”

Kingston College’s Women’s Football Academy Director, Stuart Noakes says: “This year we have introduced a new coaching concept at the academy which is reaping the rewards as demonstrated by Polly’s success in the England National Squad.” He adds: “A special feature this year is the introduction of Skillrhythmics, developed by my Co-assistant, Nici Rice. The modern game needs modern means and we aim to provide our players with new and innovative coaching concepts to help them develop and compete at the highest level.”

Polly is a member of the Chelsea Ladies Football Academy, in partnership with Kingston College, where they receive a high level of coaching while attending a full time sports course at the College. By Wendy Catt-Camfield