Big night for Lionesses at Women's Football Awards

Written by:

Adam Drury

Several England stars past and present scooped prizes, while there was also success for our social media team

We are delighted to report on a hugely successful night for England Football at the Women's Football Awards on Thursday.

The awards celebrate outstanding achievement in women's football and a number of Lionesses past and present claimed prizes.

Senior boss Sarina Wiegman was named Manager or Coach of the Year after leading her side to the World Cup final last summer.

Wiegman said: "I would like to thank the fans who voted for me. The fans are always supporting us and that makes this even more special."

A video message from @Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman upon receiving the Manager/Coach of the Year Award 🤩 pic.twitter.com/WJ8d3JfNuO
— Women’s Football Awards (@_WFAs) May 30, 2024

Three other current Lionesses also scooped awards.

Georgia Stanway won the Best International Footballer of the Year prize after an impressive 12 months in which she excelled at Bayern Munich and finished 23^rd in the Ballon d'Or standings.

Goalkeeper Mary Earps won yet another gong, this time claiming the World Cup Hero award after her inspirational performances in Australia and New Zealand.

Maya Le Tissier was the third recipient of current players, winning the Young Player of the Year.

Steph Houghton won the Inspirational Role Model award at the Women's Football Awards

Legendary Lionesses Alex Scott and Steph Houghton were also successful, winning the Football Broadcaster or Journalist of the Year and Inspirational Role Model awards respectively.

And we are also thrilled that the Best Social Media Campaign prize was awarded to The FA's Lionesses coverage.

Natalie Gibson collected the award on behalf of Louise Selsby and Craig Barrett, whose excellent work was crucial to the nomination.

Natalie Gibson collects the Best Social Media Campaign prize on behalf of the Lionesses social media team

Congratulations to all winners!