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Hannah Hampton has been named in FIFPRO's World XI over Mary Earps just days after being criticised by the former Lionesses star.
The Chelsea goalkeeper chalked up an impressive 43 per cent of the votes, while PSG shot-stopper Earps came second in the ballot with 35 per cent.
The FIFPRO World XI is decided by fellow professional footballers, with 6,452 women's stars voting in this year's goalkeeper category.
The honour comes after a fantastic year for Hampton, who helped steer England to European Championship glory last summer.
England's former first-choice goalkeeper Earps, 32, dramatically retired from international duty after being replaced by Hampton ahead of the Lionesses' Euro 2025 campaign.
Opening up on her England exit in her new autobiography this week, Earps has revealed she told Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that 'bad behaviour was being rewarded' after Hampton was given a second chance in the team.
England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been named in FIFPRO's World XI over Mary Earps
Hampton was presented the Yachine Trophy by Earps (right) last month, another notable award
Earps hit out at Hampton over her 'bad behaviour' in her new autobiography out next week
It was heavily reported in October 2022 that Wiegman dropped Hampton amid concerns over attitude and conduct — before recalling her to the national squad in 2023.
Earps made the comment to her manager after hearing that Hampton would be starting for England in a key Euro 2025 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in April 2024.
'I don't get it,' she told Wiegman. 'It's a qualifier match. And bad behaviour is being rewarded.'
A year later, in April 2025, Wiegman named Hampton her first-choice goalkeeper over Earps, a decision which prompted the former Manchester United star to announce her international retirement just weeks later.
The former Lioness also said Hampton's actions 'frequently risked derailing training sessions and team resources'.
Earps autobiography 'All In' will be released next week but has been serialised in extracts by The Guardian ahead of publication.
Just hours after her former team-mate's explosive claims, Hampton took to Instagram to thank singer Rachel Chinouri, describing her as a 'true lioness' accompanied with a winking emoji.
She thanked the singer-songwriter for honouring her with another award — Glamour Magazine's Woman of the Year — while Demi Moore, Tyla, Sugababes, Adwoa Aboah, Rachel Zegler and the Dolls were also decorated with honours.
Hampton was one of the heroes of Sarina Wiegman's side at the European Championship
Sarina Wiegman named Hampton her first-choice goalkeeper over Earps in April 2025
Chinouri contributed to a 2023 World Cup song made for the Lionesses with other singers such as Mel C and Wolf Alice.
Addressing the crowd in a speech, Hampton said: 'It is a privilege to be surrounded by so many inspirational women, from so many diverse disciplines. Not only my fellow honourees, but every woman in this world.
'For me, that inspiration begins at home - with my mum. My mum is my biggest inspiration. She's shown me what true strength and love look like. No matter how hard life gets, she never gives up - and that gives me the courage to keep going too.
'This award is not mine alone. It belongs to every girl and woman who has dared to dream, to speak up, to stand tall even when the world tried to silence her. It belongs to the pioneers who paved the way, the daughters who will go further, and the sisters who walk beside us, reminding us that together, we rise higher.
'Sisterhood is not just a word. It's a movement. It's the quiet strength we led each other, the encouragement whispered when doubt creeps in, the celebration of one woman's success as a victory for us all.
'When one woman rises, she lifts others with her - and that's the true meaning of empowerment.
'To every woman: never underestimate your voice, your with, or your power to create change. Empowered women don't wait for permission - we build our own tables, pull up extra chairs, and make sure every sister has a seat.'
In the FIFPRO World XI ballot, Ann-Katrin Berger picked up 31 per cent of votes, while Cata Coll and Mackenzie Arnold received 25 per cent and 24 per cent of the share respectively.
