The 18-year-old has never previously been named in an England squad, and stands out as a wildcard pick this time. While England have trialled new faces in Charlotte Edwards ’ tenure, the old guard have remained as a core group. "I'd say firstly, being a fresh face, I feel like people haven't had that exposure against me,” says Corteen-Coleman. “I think it does make a big difference. I feel like I'm working on challenging both edges of the bat and I love performing under pressure. I think we all bring something slightly different, but I feel like that works well." Having only made her county debut for Kent in 2024, Corteen-Coleman’s career so far has followed an astonishing trajectory. She made her professional debut less than a month after her county debut, and her Hundred debut for Southern Brave that summer during her school holidays. That Charlotte Edwards was the Southern Brave coach at the time is important to note. Edwards, a former Kent player herself, also presented Corteen-Coleman with her first U11’s county cap. She played Southern Brave’s opening match of the season in 2024, and dismissed Meg Lanning with her fourth ball of the game. &