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What's it like to achieve your dream at just 18?

Related Topics: Rachel Williams, Evie Rabjohn

Manchester United defender Evie Rabjohn is part of a unique generation of women’s footballers, who are signing professional contracts at the club as they reach adulthood.

There was a time when this wasn’t always possible, but the sheer growth of the women's game has made dreams like Evie’s become a reality.

The 18-year-old only has to look as far as team-mate Rachel Williams to gain an appreciation for how far things have come.

For our experienced striker, and many others, starting out as a youngster meant football was a commitment alongside a full-time job - with the game now at a point of being able to reap the rewards of the trail blazed by those who came before.