WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Lucy Bronze equalled the record for appearances in the World XI after earning her seventh selection in this year’s team.

England team-mates Mary Earps, Alex Greenwood, Keira Walsh and Lauren James also made the line-up that was voted for by fellow professionals.

Colombia’s Linda Caicedo, Spain’s Aitana Bonmati, Olga Carmona and Alexia Putellas, Brazilian legend Marta and Zambia’s Barbra Banda were the other nominees.