England have named 18‑year‑old spinner Tilly Corteen‑Coleman in their 15‑player squad for the England Women’s T20 World Cup. The uncapped youngster described the phone call from coach Charlotte Edwards as a “complete whirlwind”, replying simply “Really!” when offered the spot. Her rapid rise from Kent’s talent pathway to the national set‑up and has instantly become a talking point.

Corteen‑Coleman debuted for Kent in the 2024 Women’s One‑Day Cup, returning figures of 1‑19 off nine overs against Middlesex. A month later she joined the South East Stars for the Charlotte Edwards Cup, then claimed four wickets in four balls as the Stars downed Northern Diamonds. Her Hundred stint saw her dismiss Australia captain Meg Lanning and earn a historic youngest‑player record.

The Southern Brave secured the spinner for a £105,000 contract in the 2025 Hundred auction, a steep rise from her previous £12,500 deal and coinciding with her first full‑time professional contract at Surrey. With three left‑arm options now in the World Cup squad, coach Edwards expects Corteen‑Coleman to compete for minutes and could pressure veteran Linsey Smith for selection in the opening match for England.