Contenders: Stoney
Tuesday, 06 January, 2009
26-year-old left-back, Casey Stoney, started all eight England internationals in 2008.
After eight games, 17 goals, and a year that saw England qualify for their third major tournament in a row, it's time to find out who the fans choice is for the Nationwide England Women's Player of the Year. Today we look at Casey Stoney who started all eight matches.
Age 26
Date of Birth 13.05.82
Career Caps 59 Goals 2
Caps in 2008 8 Goals 0
Chelsea
Chelsea left-back, Casey Stoney started all eight England matches in 2008, bringing her total number of caps up to 59.
A consistent and mature defender, Stoney has proved herself to be a key member of Hope Powell’s England squad and is sure to be in the reckoning when Powell selects her squad for the European Championship Finals next summer.
If she is selected, Stoney will bring tournament experience to the squad, having been one of only four players to have played every minute of England’s 2007 World Cup campaign.
Stoney put in steady performances for both club and country throughout 2008 and she had a hand to play in England’s third goal against Belarus in May. Stoney and Rachel Yankey built an attack before feeding Williams in space through the middle.
Williams drove forward and was given the chance to shoot as Belarus backed off, her effort flying into the top corner. England went on to win the match 6-1.
You have until midnight (GMT) on Saturday 31 January 2009 to get your votes in and everyone those fans who choose the eventual winner will go into the hat to win an exclusive VIP prize;
The chance to be at England's first game of 2009 and, most importantly, to present the award to the winning England player.
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