Alessia Russo has been named England women's player of
the year for 2023-24.
The Arsenal forward started 11 England games and scored six
goals in a year in which the Lionesses secured a place at next summer's Euros
in Switzerland.
Fellow forward Lauren James finished second in the vote by
fans, while defender Lucy Bronze came third.
Goalkeeper Mary Earps won last year's award after
helping England reach the World Cup final.
England face Germany at Wembley in their next game on Friday
(19:30 BST) in their first meeting since the Lionesses' triumph at the Euro
2022 final.
Sarina Wiegman's side also face South Africa in a friendly
on Tuesday, 29 October in Coventry (19:45 GMT).
Russo continues Arsenal success
Russo becomes the fourth Arsenal player to win the award in
the past decade, while Ellen White and Lucy Bronze have both won it twice in
that time.
