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Alessia Russo scoops Player of the Year at the inaugural Women's Football Awards - and poses with hosts Eni Aluko and Jamie Carragher - as Harry Kane and Declan Rice are honoured for their support of the female game

Alessia Russo scooped Player of the Year at the inaugural Women's Football Awards on Thursday, as London hosted the first ever publicly-voted ceremony recognising all-levels of the game.

The Manchester United star posed with hosts Jamie Carragher and Eni Aluko at the star-studded event, which saw her England team-mate Keira Walsh pick up the international player award.

Russo and Euro 2022 Player of the Tournament Walsh were both key players during the Lionesses’ triumph last year, with the former netting four goals en route to Sarina Wiegman's side lifting the trophy.

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