England goalkeeper Mary Earps has advised younger women to ‘work arduous and get A-Levels’ as she arrived on the crimson carpet for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023.
The Manchester United shot-stopper is the bookies favorite to win the award and was talking to her membership’s social media earlier than the celebrated awards night time.
When requested what recommendation she would give younger women trying to get into soccer, the keeper stated: ‘Work arduous. Stay in training. Try and get some exams, GCSEs and A-levels. Just work actually arduous and be disciplined.’
The Lionesses primary is on a six-person shortlist for the primary award – together with Cricketer Stuart Broad, jockey Frankie Dettori, wheelchair tennis participant Alfie Hewett, athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and golfer Rory McIlroy.
The winner will likely be chosen by a public vote and introduced simply earlier than 9pm.
England goalkeeper Mary Earps is the bookies favorite to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023
Alex posed on the crimson carpet alongside fellow presenters Clare Balding and Gabby Logan
Earps is favorite after starring on the World Cup, conceding simply 4 targets on England’s run to the ultimate
Speaking on the crimson carpet, Earps stated: ‘It is unimaginable to be right here. I used to be right here for the group final yr. It’s so unimaginable to be nominated amongst such an unimaginable group of athletes with all their respective achievements this yr.’
Earrps is favorite after starring on the World Cup, conceding simply 4 targets on England’s run to the ultimate. Sarina Wiegman‘s facet have been overwhelmed 1-0 by Spain as they narrowly missed out on following up final yr’s Euros Triumph with one other main event win, however Earps nonetheless took residence the Golden Glove trophy.
The goalkeeper could be the second straight Lioness to win Sports Personality of the Year after team-mate Beth Mead earned the prize final yr, and he or she is the third consecutive lady to return out on high, with Emma Raducanu successful it again in 2021 off the again of her surprising US Open victory.
The shot stopper was additionally voted as England Women’s Player of the Year and helped Manchester United end second within the Women’s Super League final season with 14 clear sheets.
Earps additionally hit the headlines when she spoke concerning the damage she felt that sportswear producer Nike had not made her England goalkeeper’s duplicate jersey accessible to buy earlier than the event.
Stuart Broad hit a six off his last ball and took the ultimate wicket as England gained the match to stage the sequence, although Australia retained the urn
Jockey Frankie Dettori jumps off of Chaldean after successful the 2000 Guineas Stakes in May (David Davies/PA)
Seb Coe insists Katarina Johnson-Thompson ought to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Johnson-Thompson claimed the world heptathlon title for the second time in Budapest in the summertime after a calf damage wrecked her hopes of Olympic glory in Tokyo in 2021
Hewett gained two Grand Slam singles and three Grand Slam doubles in all through this yr
Hewett gained seven wheelchair tennis singles tournaments in 2023 together with the Australian and US Open titles
McIlroy was a key a part of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup-winning group in October and completed within the high 10 at three of the yr’s 4 majors
Lionesses goalkeeper Mary, 30, seemed sensational for the night as she donned a black plunging robe with a sheer lace element
Alex and Jess have been close to one another on the crimson carpet however didn’t appear to wish to pose collectively
Broad introduced he was retiring from cricket throughout the fifth Ashes Test in the summertime and bowed out in spectacular style.
The 37-year-old hit a six off his last ball and took the ultimate wicket as England gained the match to stage the sequence, although Australia retained the urn.
The cricket legend advised Lineker: ‘The emotion (brings out the perfect in me). It (The Ashes) was so aggressive and I like that a part of it.’
‘To be capable to have mum, dad, household and pals down on the Oval, I bear in mind simply seeing the faces within the crowd, it was actually particular simply strolling off.’
What’s subsequent for Broad? ‘Cricket is my best interest so I wish to keep in it. I’ll undoubtedly keep a part of the cricket household.’
Dettori, 53, secured a sequence of huge wins in his farewell yr in UK racing together with the 2000 Guineas on Chaldean and the Oaks on Soul Sister. He is about to proceed driving within the United States subsequent yr.
The jockey was not within the studio for the award present, however is as a substitute having fun with a household vacation in France.
He stated: ‘To me, I’m already a winner. I already really feel a winner to be a nominee. Other than Stuart Broad, the entire others weren’t even born after I began driving!’
On why he’s not retiring, Dettori explains: ‘Wherever I went, I saved on successful. I acquired to August and I believed “am I doing the right thing here?” I believed, I can not actually keep it up in England as a result of they did so many farewells for me, so I emigrated to the USA as a result of it is the final probability to proceed. The want for successful remains to be there. Sorry everybody, I made a mistake, I should not have stated I used to be going to retire!’
Johnson-Thompson claimed the world heptathlon title for the second time in Budapest in the summertime after a calf damage wrecked her hopes of Olympic glory in Tokyo in 2021.
She was the primary nominee to take to the stage, thanking her help group for getting her by means of her ‘lowest moments’.
She stated: ‘Going into this yr, I had nothing to lose. I had seen all-time low. I did not need the notion of me to be what you noticed in Tokyo. When I got here again from these Olympics there was quite a lot of sympathy, and my important mantra was “I’m not going to go out like this”.
‘I need that (Olympic gold) for myself (subsequent yr).’
Stuart Broad placed on a loved-up show along with his spouse Mollie King who seemed unimaginable in a white off the shoulder gown
Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Laviai Nielsen and Denise Lewis seemed unimaginable as they took to the crimson carpet
Tommy Fury seemed suave in a black pinstripe go well with which he paired with matching footwear and a light-weight blue shirt
Lioness Jill Scott arrived to the occasion alongside fellow footballer Jen Beattie
Hewett gained seven wheelchair tennis singles tournaments in 2023 together with the Australian and US Open titles. He additionally secured the doubles titles on the Australian and French Opens plus Wimbledon alongside accomplice Gordon Reid.
Hewett tells Balding: ‘Tennis means all the things to me. It actually opened up a large alternative that I did not see on the time. I used to be a seven-year-old who could not settle for my incapacity. I felt like I acquired myself again once more.
‘To be on the stage tonight getting recognition, I actually am grateful.
‘In my eyes, I would not be the place I’m in the present day with out these folks in my nook. My household have been my greatest followers since day one. My group, they are surely unimaginable.’
McIlroy was a key a part of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup-winning group in October and completed within the high 10 at three of the yr’s 4 majors.
Lionesses goalkeeper Mary, 30, seemed sensational for the night as she donned a black plunging robe with a sheer lace element.
The footballer’s garment additionally featured a reduce out element alongside the midriff whereas she styled her tresses into free waves for the occasion.
Other awards to be introduced embody Young Sports Personality of the Year, Team and Coach of the Year and the Helen Rollason Award.
Former Liverpool participant and supervisor Kenny Dalglish will obtain the Lifetime Achievement Award on the ceremony.