Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has been named England Women's Player of the Year after her key role in their journey to the World Cup final.
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Earps named player of the yearBronze came in secondGreenwood got third placeWHAT HAPPENED?
The goalkeeper was named the top performing player for the Lionesses over the last 12 months, beating Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood, who came in second and third respectively.
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Earps, 30, played a crucial part in England's World Cup campaign, conceding just four goals in the competition to earn her the Golden Glove award. She was also player of the match in the Lionesses round of 16 win against Nigeria and helped lead the team to victory in the Women’s Finalissima against Brazil in April.
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Earps' excellent 2023 started by her winning the Best FIFA Goalkeeper Award and she could end up retaining the award as she is among the candidates to take the prize home this year, too.
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Earps will likely be involved when England face Scotland in the Nations League on Friday.