Jude Bellingham named England men's player of the year

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has been named England men's player of the year for 2024-25.

The midfielder was voted number one male player last season by supporters, with Declan Rice and Harry Kane finishing in second and third place.

It's the first time Bellingham has received the award and he's only the second player to win the accolade while playing for a non-English club.

Owen Hargreaves was the first, winning the award while playing for Bayern Munich in 2006.

Bellingham scored in England's game against Greece in the Nations League last October.

He was also named as player of the match in the 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in November, assisting twice and winning a penalty.

He assisted once in the Three Lions' World Cup qualifying in March against Albania.

He recently made his first start of the season following a shoulder injury which required surgery in July and kept him out until September.

The England women's player of the year for 2024-25 will be announced later this autumn.