Arsenal Women's trio Alessia Russo, Yui Hasegawa, and Kirsty Hanson have been nominated for the PFA Women's Player of the Year award. The nominees were announced by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) on Friday morning. The PFA is the body to which all professional footballers in England belong, with the players voting for the award winners. The nominees for the PFA Women's Player of the Year award are headlined by Manchester City's golden boot-winning striker Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw. Shaw helped City to a WSL and FA Cup double. Shaw's team-mate Yui Hasegawa is also nominated, with the Japan captain named in the PFA team of the year in all of the three previous seasons. Arsenal and England forward Alessia Russo, who finished second on the scoring charts with 13 goals, is up for the award, as is Aston Villa's Kirsty Hanson, who finished just behind Russo with 12 goals. Chelsea star Lauren James and Manchester United's Jess Park are also on the list, meaning that three English players have been nominated. England have had seven winners of the award since it was first introduced in 2013. The nominees for the PFA Women's Player of the Year award will be decided by a vote of the players. The winner will be announced at a later date. The PFA Women's Player of the Year award is one of the most prestigious awards in women's football. It recognizes the outstanding performances of players in the Women's Super League and other competitions. The award is given to the player who has made the most significant contribution to their team's success during the season. The nominees for the PFA Women's Player of the Year award are a testament to the talent and dedication of the players in the Women's Super League. They have worked hard to achieve their goals and have made significant contributions to their teams' success. The PFA Women's Player of the Year award is a great honor for the nominees and a recognition of their hard work and dedication to the sport.