Mary Earps' fine year continued with a BBC Women's Footballer of the Year nod, and she has received a huge ovation from the Manchester United squad.
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- Earps named BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
- Handed trophy by Katie Zelem
- Receives messages from Wiegman & Schmeichel
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Earps was surprised at Manchester United's training ground by team-mate Katie Zelem, who presented the keeper with the prize. Earps received a rousing ovation from the rest of the squad before watching congratulatory video messages from England boss Sarina Wiegman and United's legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.
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WATCH EARPS RECEIVE THE AWARD FROM KATIE ZELEM
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WATCH EARPS RECEIVE MESSAGES FROM SARINA WIEGMAN & PETER SCHMEICHEL
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
It's been a fairytale 18 months for Earps. After being cast aside by Phil Neville, the United stopper regained her place in the Lionesses squad under Wiegman and has gone on to become a Euro 2022 winner and England's outstanding player in their run to the 2023 World Cup final.
