The England striker and Sports Personality of the Year winner Beth Mead said she was honoured to be nominated for the award.
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Speaking before her win, Mead said she watched the awards show when growing up and said to be among so many sporting heroes 'still doesn't feel real'. England women's head coach, Sarina Wiegman, praised Mead, saying she is a 'great character and team player'.
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