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Man United and England forward Alessia Russo named player of the year at first ever Women's Football Awards... while Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Ian Wright are recognised for their support of the women's game

England stars Alessia Russo and Keira Walsh have both scooped major prizes at the first ever Women's Football Awards.

Manchester United forward Russo has been named Player of the Year while Walsh, who joined Barcelona for a record fee last summer, picked up the international player award.

Russo and Walsh were both key players during the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 triumph, with Russo netting four goals while Walsh was named in the team of the tournament.

Lauren James was also one of the award winners, with Chelsea forward named Young Player of the Year alongside Liverpool’s Missy Bo Kearns.