The North East-born star has been hailed by the England manager as one of a kind and she shone on a dramatic night of quarter final football.
Lucy will be back in action for her country against Italy on Tuesday, hoping to win a place in the final.
In the meantime, here are 13 scenes of a young Lucy developing her immense skills as a Sunderland player and at school in Northumberland.
And make sure you take a look at the video of Lucy talking in 2023 about why her North East roots were so important to her.
1. A rising star in 2003
A close-up on Lucy when she was aged 11. This photo from 2003 was taken in the days when she played for the Sunderland Youth Academy. | nw
2. Trophy winner at school
Lucy pictured in 2004 during her days as a pupil at Lindisfarne Middle School 21 years ago. | nw
3. Flashback to 2006
Alnwick footballers Lucy Bronze, Lucy Staniforth and Chloe Tomlinson in 2006. | nw Photo: nw
4. Under the floodlights
Lucy in 2006 when she was pictured at a Sunderland Ladies evening game. | nw