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
Storey not ruling out competing in LA aged 50 after winning 19th gold

DAME SARAH STOREY was “creaking” ahead of winning her 19th Paralympic gold today but refused to rule out competing in Los Angeles at the age of 50.
Cyclist Storey, 46, signed off the ninth Games of her remarkable career in thrilling fashion by retaining the women’s C4-5 road race crown following a dramatic sprint finish against a rival rider 27 years her junior.
French 19-year-old Heidi Gaugain made a break for victory in the final stages of the 71-kilometre event in Paris before the reigning champion reeled her in and punched the air in celebration.
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