Emotional Beth Mead breaks down in tears as England Euros winner is named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Beth Mead has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2022. She is the sixth footballer in 68 years to win the award. England Women beat Germany 2-1 in extra-time in the Euro 2022 final. Mead was the star player, scoring six goals and assisting five. Ben Stokes came second, while Eve Muirhead came third. The Arsenal striker's mother has terminal cancer. Her partner Vivianne Miedema is also injured. They are both on crutches. The cricketer is ill after returning from a triumphant Pakistan Test tour.

Beth Mead is the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Beth Mead won the award for England. The Lionesses scooped a hat-trick of top awards. Rob Burrow received the inspirational Helen Rollason Award. Kevin Sinfield was given a 'Special' trophy for his fundraising efforts. Usain Bolt received a Lifetime Achievement Award aged 36. Queen Elizabeth II was commemorated for her love and involvement in horseracing. Lionel Messi will get the World Sport Star of The Year trophy. Gary Lineker tweeted an “embarrassed” emoji that Sheffield star, 28, had been overlooked.