The nominees for the Vauxhall England Player of the Year 2017/18 have been revealed with Mille Bright, Fran Kirby, Nikita Parris, Demi Stokes and Ellen White all shortlisted for the accolade. The winner will be announced at the 20th annual FA Women’s Football Awards on Friday 1 June.
The ceremony will celebrate the very best of women’s football including grassroots, domestic and international football. Visit TheFA.com to vote for your Vauxhall England Player of the Year.
Millie Bright has cemented herself as a key part of the Lionesses squad since her senior bow in the autumn of 2016. The defender played an integral role at this year’s SheBelieves Cup and ongoing 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Fran Kirby has certainly made up for lost time following her return from a year-long injury last June. Most recently, the diminutive No.10 started every game at the SheBelieves Cup, scoring against France in the process. The playmaker also netted against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kazakhstan as the Lionesses look to qualify for next year’s World Cup in France.
Nikita Parris has had a productive season in an England shirt, appearing five times for the Lionesses and bagging four goals in the process – including a brace in a 5-0 victory over Kazakhstan in 2019 World Cup qualifying.
Demi Stokes has become a mainstay of the Lionesses side. The talented left-sided full-back started all three games at the SheBelieves Cup and has now racked up 48 appearances.
Ellen White earned her 74th cap for the Lionesses last month. Her razor-sharp finishing secured a 2-2 draw against Germany in the SheBelieves Cup in March 2018.
Nominees for Vauxhall England Women’s Young Player of the Year 2017/18
The nominees for the Vauxhall England Young Player of the Year 2017/18 have been revealed with Lauren Hemp, Beth Mead, Esme Morgan, Ella Toone and Keira Walsh all shortlisted for the accolade. The winner will be announced at the 20th annual FA Women’s Football Awards on Friday 1 June.
The ceremony will celebrate the very best of women’s football including grassroots, domestic and international football. Visit TheFA.com to vote for your Vauxhall England Player of the Year.
Lauren Hemp (England U19s) was the winner of the 2017 award. The Bristol City Women forward has impressed ever since, netting four goals in seven games for the women’s U19 side this season.
Beth Mead (England Senior) has represented England from U15s through to the senior team. Mead has flourished this season since moving out to the wing, earning her first full England cap against Wales in April 2018 under new boss Phil Neville.
Esme Morgan (England U19s) has enjoyed a breakthrough season, making six appearances for the U19s. She made her debut against Kazakhstan in November and captained Rehanne Skinner’s outfit to victory over France in La Manga in March.
Ella Toone (England U19s) began her England U19 career in style, scoring a brace on her debut against Kazakhstan last October. She has gone on to become a regular for the team, netting six goals in eight appearances.
Keira Walsh (England Senior) received her first senior call-up last November, making her debut against Kazakhstan. She was also part of the senior squad that travelled to America for the SheBelieves Cup this year and also featured in the Lionesses’ World Cup qualifier against Wales in Southampton.
Follow England as they continue their 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign this summer. The Lionesses travel to Moscow on 8 June to face Russia, before facing Wales on 31 August and Kazakhstan on 2 September.
Courtesy of The FA
