Lionesses’ forward Alessia Russo was named the Player of the Year at the inaugural Women’s Football Awards, with compatriot Keira Walsh lifting the International Player of the Year Award and Tottenham striker Harry Kane scooping a major ally award for his efforts to promote growth of the women’s football.
The star-studded event took place on Thursday evening, with former England and Chelsea forward Eni Aluko and SkySports presenter Jamie Carragher hosting the accolades aimed at celebrating those involved in the exponential growth of the women’ game over the last year.
Over 200,000 public votes were cast for winners crowned up and down the football pyramid before a judging panel led by Manchester United and England forward Nikita Parris, SkySports news anchor Hayley McQueen and Real Madrid midfielder Caroline Weir ratified the votes.