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Lucy Bronze has been named the Uefa Women's Player of the Year , beating the world player of the year Ada Hegerberg and another of her Lyon teammates in Amandine Henry .
The England defender starred for her country at the World Cup as the Lionnesses reached the semi-finals in France this summer, while also helping Lyon to a fourth consecutive Women’s Champions League title – her second of her career.
The 27-year-old, who has been with French club Lyon since 2017, was England's star performer at the Women's World Cup earlier this year when she won the Silver Ball as the tournament's second-best player.
The former Sunderland, Everton, Liverpool and Manchester City full-back also scored one of the goals of the tournament in England's 3-0 quarter-final win against Norway.
She was quick to pay tribute to her England teammates, having captured the imagination of the nation earlier in the summer.
Show all 24 1 /24England Women's World Cup squad rankings England Women's World Cup squad rankings Karen Bardsley - 7 out of 10 Uncomfortable playing out of the back on occasions but did the basics well when called upon. Missed in the semi-final.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Carly Telford - 6 out of 10 Stepped in for Bardsley on three occasions. Did not disgrace herself, though positioning and decision-making could be questioned on both United States goals.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Mary Earps - N/A Unused third-choice goalkeeper, though will hopefully have benefitted from the experience of travelling to a tournament.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Lucy Bronze - 8.5 out of 10 England’s best all-round player enjoyed an excellent tournament, only to blemish her record with a muted display in the semi-final.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Rachel Daly - 7.5 out of 10 Impressive against Japan, showcasing the depth at Neville’s disposal, but failed to trouble the United States when called upon again in the last four.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Alex Greenwood - 6 out of 10 Started well. Never afraid to offer her winger support on the overlap, winning the penalty against Argentina, though her levels dropped for then onwards.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Demi Stokes - 6 out of 10 Always felt more defensively reliable than Greenwood, but overwhelmed when trying to contain Tobin Heath and Rose Lavelle down her side against the United States.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Steph Houghton - 8 out of 10 The missed penalty will be long remembered, but the England captain was so often making a crucial block or last-ditch tackle at this tournament. Covered for clear defensive frailties.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Millie Bright - 5 out of 10 Another member of Neville’s first-choice defence that never appeared truly comfortable playing out from the back. Had to be carried through by Houghton at times.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Abbie McManus - 6 out of 10 One of several players that was arguably not used enough, especially given Bright’s struggles, though did not cover herself in glory against Sweden.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Leah Williamson - N/A Only appeared once, as a late substitute with the game already won against Cameroon.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Jill Scott - 7.5 out of 10 13 years on from her debut, still England’s best central midfielder. Without her physical presence, the semi-finals would have been a long shot. Will she still be around in 2023?
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Keira Walsh - 6 out of 10 Too easily overran and failed to dictate the play for too much of the tournament, though redeemed herself in the semi-final.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Jade Moore - 5.5 out of 10 Supposedly a more combative and conservative presence than Walsh, though England’s midfield did not look any more stable with her in it.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Fran Kirby - 6 out of 10 Finally came to life in the third-place playoff. Of course, by then, it was too late to salvage a disappointing individual tournament for one of England’s most naturally-gifted players.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Georgia Stanway - 7.5 out of 10 Excellent on her only start, against Japan. Bringing her on in the 89th minute of the semi-final summed up Neville’s insufficient use of her at this World Cup.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Karen Carney - 7 out of 10 Made a telling impact from the substitutes’ bench against Japan. Another who Neville may look back and feel he did not use enough, but has now hung up her boots.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Lucy Staniforth - N/A Like Williamson, her only appearance was as a late substitute against Cameroon.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Nikita Parris - 6.5 out of 10 Began brilliantly against Scotland, lively against Norway, but everything either side of those two games was a little underwhelming for the FWA’s Player of the Year.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Beth Mead - 7.5 out of 10 Caught the eye in glimpses. Assists against Argentina and the United States stand out. A fiftful presence, but one that should have been trusted more.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Toni Duggan - 5 out of 10 Picked up an injury at the start of the tournament and looked off-the-pace in the appearances that followed. Dropped for the semi-final and could have few complaints.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Ellen White - 9 out of 10 Brilliant. Tirelessly led the England press off the ball. On it, she made every touch count. Six goals to her name, but sadly no Golden Boot.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Jodie Taylor - 6 out of 10 White’s form left Taylor sidelined, though she delivered a crucial winning goal when called upon against Argentina.
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England Women's World Cup squad rankings Phil Neville - 6 out of 10 Introduction of a more progressive style is a positive, but work still to do. Selections and in-game decision-making left much to be desired. Has unquestionably built a strong team spirit.
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“I want to say thanks to the Lionnesses, we had a great summer and I don’t think I’d have wont his award without them,” the 75-capped international said in a pre-recorded video, as she is currently on international duty for England’s friendly in Belgium.
“Sorry I couldn’t be there this evening to collect this award, though I’m very surprised to be accepting it. I’m ecstatic and humbled.
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