Mohamed Salah named writers' Footballer of the Year

    Mohamed Salah has been named as Football Writers' Association player of the year.

    The Liverpool forward has scored 31 goals in 34 league appearances for Liverpool this season and leads the race for the Premier League golden boot.

    Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne came second with Tottenham striker Harry Kane third.

    Salah, 25, also won the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year award in April.

    The Egypt international has scored 43 goals in all competitions after signing for £34m from Roma in the summer.

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