Beth Mead, Leah Williamson and Keira Walsh in the running for top FIFA award

Spain and Barcelona star Alexia Putellas, who won the award last year, has been shortlisted again

Beth Mead is one of three England Women players shortlisted for the FIFA player of the year award (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Three of the England team which triumphed at the Women’s Euro have been shortlisted in FIFA’s annual player awards, while Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is the standout name on the men’s list.

Top scorer Beth Mead, captain Leah Williamson and midfield star Keira Walsh have all made it onto the initial 14-strong list for the The Best FIFA Women’s Player award.