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Two Manchester United Women’s players were in contention for the Ballon d’Or, goalkeeper Mary Earps and new signing and golden boot winner, Hinata Miyazawa.<\/p>\n
Tonight, in a ceremony hosted in Paris, they learnt their positions in the race for the coveted trophy.<\/p>\n
Earps, who helped England lift the European trophy last year and took them to the final of the World Cup, this year came fifth.<\/p>\n
She has had a stellar couple of years after fighting her way back into the England side under Sarina Wiegman, lifting the trophy at the Euros and the Women’s Finalissima and saving a penalty in the World Cup final.<\/p>\n
Domestically, she helped secure a place in Europe for United after they finished second in the league as Earps picked up the WSL’s Golden Glove award for most clean sheets.<\/p>\n
She also is the current holder of the Women’s FIFA Best Goalkeeper Award.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, new signing Hinata Miyazawa, who won the Golden Boot at this year’s Women’s World Cup, came in 12th place.<\/p>\n
The winner was Spain and Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati, who is having a fantastic year after winning the World Cup with her country this summer.<\/p>\n
Chelsea and Australian star Sam Kerr came second while Barcelona duo, Salma Paralluelo and Fridolina Rolfo, finished third and fourth respectively.<\/p>\n
Earps’ Lionesses teammate Rachel Daly came 10th.<\/p>\n
However, England’s Georgia Stanway and Millie Bright, and the Republic of Ireland’s Katie McCabe all missed out on the top 10.<\/p>\n
Earps is currently in Belgium with the England Lionesses preparing for their match tomorrow night in the Nations League.<\/p>\n
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