Harrogate-born Rachel Daly was named PFA women's Players' Player of the Year last night.

The Aston Villa and England player was chosen from a shortlist of six at a ceremony at the Lowry Theatre in Salford. Chelsea's Lauren James was named Young Player of the Year.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland took the men's award at the same event. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka was named Young Player of the Year.

In a tweet last night, Daly said she was "feeling beyond grateful" to have won the award, which was voted for by her peers.

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It is the latest success for the former Rossett School student, who in just over a year has won Euro 2022 with England, won the Golden Boot for being the Women's Super League top scorer and played in the World Cup final.

Daly's achievements have, however, been completely overlooked by North Yorkshire Council, which still has no plans for a civic honour.

The Stray Ferret is backing Killinghall Nomads' campaign for this to change. Daly started her career with the club. You can sign a petition supporting this here.

Rossett School, which has said it will rename its sports pitches in honour of its former pupil, has also joined calls for the council to recognise Daly.

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