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England & Lyon star Bronze beats Rapinoe & Miedema to BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award

After enjoying a memorable 12 months, the 28-year-old defender - who is currently in self-isolation - has been named the best player on the planet

England and Lyon defender Lucy Bronze has been named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2020.

The 28-year-old topped a public vote to take the prize, with Arsenal star Vivianne Miedema edged into second and World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe finishing in third.

Julie Ertz, another prominent figure in the all-conquering USWNT side, and Sam Kerr of Chelsea and Australia completed the five-player shortlist.