England and Arsenal Women's star Beth Mead has responded to her Ballon d'Or disappointment by scooping up the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award for 2022.
The 27-year-old, despite losing out to Alexia Putellas last month, had an unforgettable year for club and for country. The former Sunderland striker netted 11 times for Arsenal in the Women's Super League last term.
More importantly, Mead won the Golden Boot award, Player of the Tournament and Top Assist Provider at the European Championships as Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses made history on home turf over the summer. And now her feats have been recognised with BBC's prestigious gong.