BRONZE IN THE FRAME AFTER BRONZE.

England Lionesses coach Mark Sampson is on a 10 person short list for FIFA's Women's manager of the year. The 33 year old has been rewarded for his contribution to England's bronze medal in the World Cup last summer. He joins three other English nominees; Colin Bell of Frankfurt, Laura Harvey of Seattle Reign and John Herdman of Canada.

Portsmouth born, USA coach Jill Ellis, is also on the list.
The USA's trio of  Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe, all part of the World Cup Gold Medal winners, are on the list for Player of the Year but the surprise is that there is no English female listed for the Ballon d'Or.
Lucy Bronze of Manchester City, after her two goals in Canada, was short listed for the Player of the Tournament.
Bronze, England captain Steph Houghton and keeper Karen Bardsley were named in the World Cup All-Star team.

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