The powerhouse Liverpool forward secured a record-breaking 90 per cent of the vote, while Arsenal’s Alessia Russo topped a wide field to win the women’s award, writes JAMES NALTON
Dragons’ flame snuffed out as Lions roar to win
Hodgson rings the changes as late goal gifts England victory
England 2-1 Wales
It looked like Wales had done enough to hold on to a vital 1-1 draw yesterday, until Daniel Sturridge wormed his way into the box and fired England to victory in the 91st minute.
“It’s a great feeling,” said Sturridge after. “Unbelievable. I am grateful to the gaffer for the opportunity and God for allowing me to score. It is a brilliant feeling.
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