Fran Kirkby named inaugural FWA Women's Footballer of the Year

    Chelsea striker Fran Kirkby won the inaugural Football Writers’ Association’s Women's Footballer of the Year award.

    The 24-year-old England international was also named the PFA Women's Player of the Year on Sunday.

    She has scored 22 goals for the Super League One leaders this season.

    Kirkby said: "I was really proud to be nominated in the first place but to actually win is a real honour. To be the first recipient of this honour and award is so special."

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