Man United & England star Mary Earps named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year

England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has been named The Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year.

The 30-year-old played a crucial role in the Lionesses' run to the final of the Women's World Cup and was awarded with the Golden Glove.

Earps played every minute for Sarina Wiegman's side at the tournament, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only four goals in seven matches.

She also produced what looked at the time to be a crucial penalty save in the closing stages of August's final in Perth but England ultimately finished as runners-up to Spain.

Ben Taylor, editor of The Sunday Times said: 'Mary Earps’ performance at the 2023 Football World Cup cemented her spot as one of the game's greatest goalkeepers.

'Her and the rest of the Lionesses showed determination, skill, and resilience to reach the finals and will continue to inspire many young girls for years to come.'

Two-time heptathlon world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson, seven-time Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft and English cricketer Tammy Beaumont were also among the nominees.

The prestigious awards, which are now in the 36th year, recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution made to sport by women at all levels.

Previous winners of the Sportswoman of the Year accolade include Emma Raducanu, Dina Asher-Smith, Elise Christie, Sally Gunnell, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Denise Lewis, Dame Kelly Holmes, Zara Phillips, Victoria Pendleton, Christine Ohuruogu and Hollie Doyle.

2022 Commonwealth Games 10,000 metres champion, Eilish McColgan, took home the prize last year.

Away from the main prize, snowboarder Mia Brookes clinched the Young Sportswoman of the Year gong. The 16-year-old won gold in the slopestyle at the 2023 World Championships