And the winner is...

Frank's reputation as one of the best players in the world continues to grow and it shows just how much he has contributed to England's cause that he has taken the title for the second successive season.

His impressive year also saw him named runner-up in both the European and World Footballer of the Year awards.

England Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was the first to congratulate the Chelsea midfielder: "I think that the fans must have had a very hard time choosing because we are lucky enough to have a number of really outstanding individuals players.

"But you can’t argue with their choice," he told TheFA.com on Wednesday afternoon. 

"Frank has had an excellent football education both from his family and from West Ham and Chelsea. You can see that intelligence not only in the way he plays on the pitch but also when you talk to him tactically.

"He is one of the most improved players that I have seen in the last few years. He gets better and better all the time."

Sven added: "Above everything, though, Frank is a very good professional. He has been brilliant for us in 2005. He is a complete midfielder. Hopefully he will be as brilliant as he can for us in the summer! Congratulations to him."

Congratulations also go to Shirley Sandle from Beverley who has won our prize to present the award to Frank before England's friendly against Uruguay on 1 March.

The englandfans member was estactic when she heard the news: "I'm absolutely gob-smacked, I never thought in a million years I'd win, but I just wanted to vote and get behind Frank," she said.

"I'm a Liverpool fan and obviously Steven Gerrard has been brilliant, but, let's be honest, Frank was superb and he really deserves it for some great performances and important goals for England."

Chelsea supporters will also thank Frank for helping them win the League for the first time in 50 years and with the World Cup five months away, England fans will hope the former West Ham midfielder has another year to remember.

Be sure to stay with TheFA.com for all the reaction to this announcement and log on tomorrow for an exclusive interview with Frank.

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The Final Standings - Top Five

England Player of the Year 2005
1.	FRANK LAMPARD - 29%
2.	Steven Gerrard - 18%
3.	Wayne Rooney - 16%
4.	Michael Owen - 12%
5.	David Beckham - 10%

FRANK LAMPARD
2005 Appearances	9	Goals	3
Wins	6	Total Caps	38

9 Feb 2005

International Friendly at Villa Park

ENGLAND	0-0	HOLLAND

Lampard received the 2004 award for England player of the year before kick off at Villa Park. In an experimental 4-3-3 formation Lampard played the first 45 minutes on the left of midfield before being subbed for Owen Hargreaves at half time.

26 March 2005

World Cup Group 6 Qualifier at Old Trafford

ENGLAND	4-0	Northern Ireland
J Cole 47, Owen 51 Baird 54 (og), Lampard 62

Old Trafford was the venue for Sven’s 50th game as England manager. And Lampard and co gave him the perfect present with an easy win. The Chelsea midfielder was as influential as ever setting up Michael Owen for the second goal before finishing off the scoring himself with a deflected 25-yard shot.

30 March 2005

World Cup Group 6 Qualifier at St. James' Park

ENGLAND	2-0	AZERBAIJAN
Gerrard 51 Beckham 62

Lampard did everything but score in the first half at St James Park. But he proved there is more to his game than just goals. After Steven Gerrard had opened the scoring, a sublime pass from Lampard set David Beckham up for England’s second.

17 Aug 2005

International Friendly at Parken Stadion, Copenhagen

DENMARK	4-1	ENGLAND
Rommedahl 60, Tomasson 63, Gravgaard 67, Larsen 90+2		Rooney 87

A night to forget for every England player as they were soundly beaten by their Scandanavian counterparts. Lampard was rested for England’s tour of America in the summer and he had a rare off day in Copenhagen. After a second half collapse, Lampard was replaced by Owen Hargreaves in the 64th minute.

03 Sep 2005

World Cup Group 6 Qualifier, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

WALES	0-1	ENGLAND
		J Cole 53

Sven toyed with another new formation playing a 4-5-1 system with Lampard in a midfield three alongside Gerrard and Beckham. Lampard seemed to relish his role. Although he would have been diasppointed not to have got on the scoresheet in the first half before Joe Cole sealed the win.

07 Sep 2005

World Cup Group 6 Qualifier, Windsor Park, Belfast

NORTHERN IRELAND	1-0	ENGLAND
Healy 74

Lampard struggled to get his usual passing game going and on a difficult pitch David Healy sent the Windsor Park crowd wild with the only goal twelve minutes from the end. The only saving grace for Lampard was that he was subbed on 81 minutes so avoided the Irish celebrations at the end.

08 Oct 2005

World Cup Group 6 Qualifier at Old Trafford

ENGLAND	1-0	AUSTRIA
Lampard (pen) 25

When England needed a hero to get their World Cup campaign back on track, step forward Frank Lampard. An England win was vital and Lampard was on hand to score a first half penalty. He was given the England spot kick duty after captain Beckham handed over the reigns before kick off.

12 Oct 2005

World Cup Group 6 Qualifier at Old Trafford

ENGLAND	2-1	POLAND
Owen 43, Lampard 80		Frankowski 45

With World Cup qualification assured, it was a battle for top spot in the group. And Lampard was again on hand to play a crucial role. With the scores level at 1-1 and England heading for second place, man of the match Lampard scored a stunning volley nine minutes from time to end England’s campaign on a high.

12 Nov 2005

International Friendly at Stade de Geneve

ENGLAND	3-2	ARGENTINA
Rooney 38, Owen 87, Owen 90		Crespo 35, Samuel 54

Lampard continued his impressive partnership with Steven Gerrard as they once again proved their reputations as two of the best midfielders in the world. Michael Owen was the last minute hero though, scoring late goals to seal an unlikely win.

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