Beth Mead was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year tonight, becoming the first female footballer to win the award.
The Lionesses star was instrumental in England’s Euro 2022 campaign, in which they lifted the trophy at Wembley Stadium. She scored six goals throughout the tournament, collecting the Golden Boot along the way and was consequently named UEFA Player of the Tournament.
BETH MEAD IS THE 2022 BBC SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR! ????
CONGRATULATIONS! #SPOTY #BBCSPOTY pic.twitter.com/VYpjBo5OTB
– BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 21, 2022
Mead also started the Women’s Super League season in exceptional form; she scored three goals and provided four assists in seven games before suffering an unfortunate ACL injury that will keep her sidelined for a while.
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Mead is expected to be a key player for the Lionesses again
Fans are hoping the 27-year-old will return to fitness in time to represent the Three Lions at the next World Cup in 2023, where she has the potential to be the star forward once again for her national team. The Lionesses will be eager to make history by securing back-to-back major trophies.
