Henderson, Bronze voted England's players of the year

Liverpool midfielder Henderson won the men's award ahead of second-placed Raheem Sterling and third-placed Harry Kane.

FILE: England's midfielder Jordan Henderson plays a ball during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier Group A football match Czech Republic v England at the Sinobo Arena on 11 October 2019. Picture: AFP

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LONDON - Jordan Henderson and Lucy Bronze have won the England player of the year awards for 2019.

Liverpool midfielder Henderson won the men's award ahead of second-placed Raheem Sterling and third-placed Harry Kane.

Bronze finished on top of the fans' poll in the women's category, with 2018 winner Ellen White coming second and Beth Mead in third.

Very honoured and humbled to be named BT England player of the year. Even more so considering just how strong this England set up is. Thank you to everyone who voted and congratulations to fellow winner Lucy Bronze 🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/hYjgnP1qkX
— Jordan Henderson (@JHenderson) January 14, 2020

Really grateful for this ✨
Thanks you to all the @Lionesses fans who stuck by us and supported us in 2019.
Let’s make 2020/2021 count 👌🏼 https://t.co/IpDtciq9nK
— Lucy Bronze (@LucyBronze) January 14, 2020

It is the second time Lyon star Bronze has claimed the England honour, having previously won it in 2015.

Henderson made seven England appearances last year, passing the 50-cap mark during a 5-1 win in Montenegro.

He also helped Liverpool win the Champions League, European Super Cup and Club World Cup.

Bronze, 28, has won 81 caps and was a key figure when the Lionesses lifted the SheBelieves Cup for the first time and reached the World Cup semifinals.

She played in 18 of England's 20 games last year, highlighted by a superb goal in the World Cup quarterfinal victory over Norway.

Bronze was also named 2019 UEFA women's player of the year, having helped Lyon win four trophies, including the women's Champions League.

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