da fazobetai: The FIFPRO Women's World Best XI was announced at The Best awards on Monday with England and Spain players dominating.
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Seven Lionesses make cutAitana Bonmati and Sam Kerr also includedMorgan the sole USWNT representativeWHAT HAPPENED?
awards ceremony kicked off Monday afternoon, and the top 11 footballers around the world in the women's game were represented in the XI. England and Spain dominated the XI, while Alex Morgan was the sole representative from the USWNT.
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England and Manchester United star Mary Earps was named as the team's goalkeeper alongside team-mates Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Ella Tone, Keira Walsh, Alessia Russo and Lauren James. Spain's World Cup final goalscorer Olga Carmona and Aitana Bonmati were also included, as were Australia hero Sam Kerr and USWNT's Alex Morgan, who is named in the team of the year for the sixth time.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
It is no surprise to see the XI dominated by players from England and Spain after the two teams made it to the World Cup final in 2023. Spain went on to lift the crown with a 1-0 win in Sydney. England manager Sarina Wiegman was named The Best FIFA Women's Coach while Earps took home The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper prize.
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England and Spain will hope to build on their excellent performances at the 2023 World Cup when they compete in the 2025 European Championship. The draw for the qualifying phase will take place on March 5 before the competition kicks off in Switzerland in July next year.