Charlotte Eagle is in India as part of the Young Ferns Football team contesting the Fifa U-17 Women's World Cup.

The 16-year old is rising up the ranks of women's football at a rapid rate and says she is enjoying the experience in India so far, despite picking up an injury which has sidelined her.

"The whole campaign has been amazing. Not only India itself, but the build-up to get here has been such an amazing experience, and I feel so privileged to be part of it."

She says the squad has experienced a few challenges, not the least of which is the humidity.

"Recently I got injured, which has been super challenging mentally and physically, but I'm super lucky to be surrounded by a very supportive group of girls and coaches."

Charlotte boards at Hamilton Girls' High School and plays for Melville United AFC, and says she was pacing the floor of her hostel waiting for the news of who made the team last month.

"When I opened the email I literally screamed and rang my mum straight away, telling her to look at the email."

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