Mary Earps, from Nottingham, is also named among the winners at a ceremony in Paris
England manager Sarina Wiegman has been named women's coach of the year at the 2022 Best Fifa Awards, while Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas was the women's player of the year.Wiegman guided England to European Championship glory on home soil last year, the team's first major trophy.The 29-year-old, who missed Euro 2022 with a knee injury, beat England forward Beth Mead and United States international Alex Morgan to the honour.
"Little girls have their idols and inspirations. So many people across the world have worked so hard to get the game where it is right now." "As for last summer, the stadiums were full. Wembley was full and there were so many families in the stadiums celebrating football. Behind me is a big team. Without great players you are nowhere," she added.'There is light at the end of the tunnel'
The 29-year-old kept four clean sheets and let in just two goals and was named in the team of the tournament."I feel really honoured to be holding this heavy trophy," said Earps. "Thank you to my loved ones who picked me up off the kitchen floor a few years ago.
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