Fans vote Gerrard as England's best
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England supporters have named midfielder Steven Gerrard their Player of the Year for 2007, with defender Micah Richards voted as runner-up.
The Liverpool star, who missed just one game for England last year, claimed the Nationwide-sponsored award after being selected by fans in an online poll on the FA's website.
"It's a fantastic honour, coming from the fans makes it very special to me - I'm really proud," said Gerrard.
"The fans pay their money and come and watch us play around the world, so to get their support is great.
"There were a number of players who did really well last year. Gareth Barry came back into the team and had some great games. Micah Richards was really consistent for someone so young, particularly playing in defence.
"I know the fans appreciate how well those guys have done so to come out on top is a tremendous feeling."
Gerrard topped the poll that saw fans voting in their thousands to choose from the 42 eligible candidates.
Manchester City defender Richards was his closest rival as Gerrard took 22% of the votes.