Jess Clarke and Amy Turner of Notts County Ladies have been short listed in the end of season Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) awards.
England forward Clarke is a contender for the accolade after a prolific season for County which saw her net 15 goals in 22 appearances.
Although spending the most part of her career as a winger, a long-term injury to team-mate Ellen White gave Clarke the chance to operate at the spearhead of Notts County’s attack – where she made an immediate impression.
The 25-year-old was also nominated for the FA Women’s Super League Players’ Player award last November, but lost out to Chelsea’s Ji So-Yun.
Women’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year: Nominees
Eniola Aluko – Chelsea Ladies FC
Lucy Bronze – Manchester City WFC
Karen Carney – Birmingham City LFC
Jess Clarke – Notts County LFC
Kelly Smith – Arsenal LFC
Ji So-Yun – Chelsea LFC
Fledgling full-back Amy Turner is another player recognised from the Lady Pies, making the shortlist for Young Player of the Year.
The 23-year-old has made great progress this year, captaining the England U23 side before making her full debut for the senior national squad.
Women’s PFA Young Player of the Year: Nominees
Freda Ayisi – Birmingham City LFC
Hannah Blundell – Chelsea LFC
Aoife Mannion – Birmingham City LFC
Nikita Parris – Manchester City WFC
Amy Turner – Notts County LFC
Leah Williamson – Arsenal LFC
The winners will be announced at the 42nd PFA Awards on Sunday April 26.
