Beth Mead the favourite as Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is revealed

Ronnie O'Sullivan makes the shortlist meanwhile. 

GOLDEN GIRL: Beth Mead was the Golden Boot winner and player of the tournament at Euro 2022 (Nigel French/PA)

England star Beth Mead leads the six nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

The Arsenal forward won the Golden Boot for leading scorer and was named player of the tournament during England’s Euro 2022 victory in the summer.