Alessia Russo and fellow England Lionesses star Keira Walsh pick up prizes at Women’s Football Awards

Manchester United forward Alessia Russo was named Player of the Year at the inaugural Women’s Football Awards, with her fellow England star Keira Walsh named International Player of the Year. Russo and Walsh were key figures in England winning Euro 2022, with the former scoring four goals and the latter being named in the team of the tournament.

Ad Those exploits enabled Russo to beat off competition from the likes of Beth Mead, Sam Kerr and Chloe Kelly to the Player of the Year award. TransfersReal Madrid offered Kane in swap deal for Hazard — Paper Round6 MINUTES AGO Walsh, who joined Barcelona in 2022, beat off competition from her fellow Camp Nou star Alexia Putellas, Alex Morgan and Wendie Renard to be named International Player of the Year.

The Young Player of the Year award was shared, with Liverpool’s Missy Bo-Kearns and Chelsea star Lauren James unable to be separated. Manchester United need Chelsea to slip up in the final game of the Women’s Super League season to win the title, but Marc Skinner’s team have been rewarded for their fine campaign by being named Club of the Year.

England captain Harry Kane was recognised for the support he has given to the women’s game by being named Football Ally of the Year — with West Ham star Declan Rice also recognised for his efforts in promoting the women's game. Christiansen announces retirement from football, says career was 'beyond wildest dreams' United beat Chelsea to seal top-four spot in Premier League Arsenal legend and former England international Ian Wright was named Women’s Football Champion of the year.

Former England international Karen Carney, who now works as a commentator and broadcaster, was handed a lifetime achievement award. Eni Aluko, the former England