Forward Vivianne Miedema is also among the candidates, having helped guide Arsenal to the cusp of the Women's Super League title. Miedema, Walsh and Cuthbert have also been named among the hopefuls for the Young Player of the Year award, while Manchester City forward Georgia Stanway, West Ham striker Alisha Lehmann and Bristol City goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley are also in contention. The nomineesSteph HoughtonThe England international has played 27 games in all competitions for City in 2018-19, captaining the club to a Women's League Cup triumph. She also impressed in England colours, notably teeing up Beth Mead for a special goal against Japan in the SheBelieves Cup. The 28-year-old showed her dead ball prowess in particular when she sealed a fine comeback against Manchester City in February.

Source: BBC April 20, 2019 12:22 UTC