Lucy Bronze and Fran Kirby both started England's 1-0 win over Brazil on SaturdayEngland's Lucy Bronze and Fran Kirby are among the nominees for the inaugural Women's Ballon d'Or award. Brazil and Orlando Pride forward Marta, who won the best female player award at the Best Fifa Football Awards in London last month, also makes the list. Bronze, 26, also won the French league with Lyon after arriving from Manchester City, having also had spells at Sunderland, Everton and Liverpool. AnalysisJo Currie, BBC Sport's women's football reporterShortlists for international women's football awards are often criticised for not being based on current form - however, few can find fault with this line-up. The Lyon defender has already been a nominated for Uefa's goal of the season and Fifa's Best Player in 2018.

Source: BBC October 08, 2018 16:07 UTC