Super Falcons and Everton Women midfielder Toni Payne has expressed her delight after being nominated for the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) February Player of the Month Award.
The 29-year-old midfielder joined Everton from Sevilla last summer and, after a challenging start in England, has begun to find her rhythm with the Merseyside club.
Everton currently sits 8th in the WSL, but Payne’s performances in February stood out as she provided three assists to earn a nomination for the Player of the Month award. She is shortlisted alongside Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey and Frida Maanum, fellow Everton teammate Kelly Gago, and Manchester United’s Elisabeth Terland.
Payne in action for Everton. Photo credit Imago
Everton sits 10 points above the relegation zone, ensuring relative safety in the WSL. However, they are out of contention for European qualification, trailing Arsenal by 17 points.
Source: TheAthleticNG