England goalkeeper Mary Earps has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023.

The Manchester United shot-stopper won the 70th edition of the award in a public vote at the annual ceremony at MediaCityUK in Salford tonight.

Cricketer Stuart Broad finished in second place, while athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson was third.

Earps was on a six-person shortlist for the main award alongside Broad, Johnson-Thompson, wheelchair tennis player Alfie Hewett, jockey Frankie Dettori and golfer Rory McIlroy.

The 30-year-old was the favourite to win the award after starring at the World Cup for the Lionesses, conceding just four goals in their run the final and winning the Golden Glove trophy.

Earps is the second straight Lioness to win Sports Personality of the Year after team-mate Beth Mead earned the prize last year, and the third consecutive woman to come out on top, with Emma Raducanu winning it back in 2021 off the back of her unexpected US Open victory.

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The Manchester United shot-stopper (centre) won the 70th edition of the award, with Stuart Broad (right) second and Katarina Johnson-Thompson (left) third

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Earps is the second straight Lioness to win Sports Personality of the Year after team-mate Beth Mead earned the prize last year

After picking up the award from ice dancers Torvill and Dean, Earps said on stage: ‘I’d like to say how humbled I am to be on a list of such incredible athletes… sport is a fantastic thing where it brings the world together, to hear you guys talk about your journeys, I think it’s unbelievable.

‘Thanks for voting for me, everybody who voted for me… this is the ultimate all-round sporting accolade. It’s not been the easiest journey and I definitely wouldn’t be here today without a number of incredible people.

‘Thank you so much to my teammates and coaches, I wouldn’t be here without you all’

The shot stopper was voted as England Women’s Player of the Year and helped Manchester United finish second in the Women’s Super League last season with 14 clean sheets.

Earps, who famously saved a penalty in the World Cup final, also hit the headlines when she spoke about the hurt she felt that sportswear manufacturer Nike had not made her England goalkeeper’s replica jersey available to purchase before the tournament.

Elsewhere, snowboarder Mia Brookes was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2023. The 16-year-old became the youngest world champion in the sport, and Britain’s first in slopestyle, when she won gold in February.

The Unsung Hero award was given to Desmond Smith, chairman of Sheffield’s Caribbean Sports Club.

Smith created his own club after coming to the UK in the 1960s, and has given back to his community over the last 60 years.

Fatima Whitbread won the Helen Rollason award, having dedicated her life to try and ensure that children never go through the experiences that she went through, after being abandoned as a baby before spending 14 years in children’s homes.

Speaking to a standing ovation, Fatima said: ‘This is a very, very special award. Helen was a friend, now she’s given me the chance to stand here and speak for our children.

‘I stand here to celebrate our children and the resilience they show. Children are our future. I am calling for fundamental change, so that there future is happier and healthier, and that they may one day reach their full potential too.

‘I am working hard to try and rejuvenate the care system sector. In the 60 years since I was in the care system, I have seen governments come and go and not a lot has changed. It’s so important that we work together to build better, happier lives. We all need to feel seen and valued and these children are no different.’

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was the winner of BBC’s World Sports Star award. Former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony.

Holding back the tears, Dalglish said: ‘We’ll treasure this dearly. It’s really a thank you speech to everyone, no more than the people here.

‘All we did at football was to try and make people happy. The best way to make people happy is to get results. Thankfully, we were able to do that a few times.

‘For me, it’s not about taking part, it’s about winning.’

Haaland’s City team-mates won Team of the Year, having won the treble in the 2022/2023 season, while manager Pep Guardiola was named Coach of the Year.

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Earps was voted as England Women’s Player of the Year and helped Manchester United finish second in the Women’s Super League last season with 14 clean sheets

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Mary Earps poses with the trophy alongside friend’s and family

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The England goalkeeper alongside her parents David and Julie during the 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards

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England goalkeeper Mary Earps is the bookies favourite to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023

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Mary Earps takes a selfie with the trophy

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The keeper was greeted by a member of her coaching staff after winning

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Stuart Broad (right) finished in second place, while Katarina Johnson-Thompson (left) was third

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Alex posed on the red carpet alongside fellow presenters Clare Balding and Gabby Logan

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Snowboarder Mia Brookes was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2023

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The Unsung Hero award was given to Desmond Smith, chairman of Sheffield’s Caribbean Sports Club

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Alex Scott interviewed Mary Earps during the award ceremony

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Tommy Fleetwood took to the stage on Rory Mcllroy’s behalf and hailed the golfer a ‘great leader’

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was the winner of BBC’s World Sports Star award

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Manchester City won Team of the Year

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(left to right) Claire Balding, Alex Scott, Mary Earps and Gabby Logan posing with the award and the golden envelope message

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The message read out by Torvil and Dean to announce the 2023 Sports Personality of the Year

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Alex and Jess were near each other on the red carpet but did not seem to want to pose together

Second-placed Broad announced he was retiring from cricket during the fifth Ashes Test in the summer and bowed out in spectacular fashion.

The 37-year-old hit a six off his final ball and took the final wicket as England won the match to level the series, though Australia retained the urn.

The cricket legend told Lineker: ‘The emotion (brings out the best in me). It (The Ashes) was so competitive and I love that part of it.’

‘To be able to have mum, dad, family and friends down at the Oval, I remember just seeing the faces in the crowd, it was really special just walking off.

‘Cricket is my greatest hobby so I want to stay in it. I’ll definitely stay part of the cricket family.’

Johnson-Thompson claimed the world heptathlon title for the second time in Budapest in the summer after a calf injury wrecked her hopes of Olympic glory in Tokyo in 2021.

She was the first nominee to take to the stage, thanking her support team for getting her through her ‘lowest moments’.

She said: ‘Going into this year, I had nothing to lose. I had seen rock bottom. I didn’t want the perception of me to be what you saw in Tokyo. When I came back from those Olympics there was a lot of sympathy, and my main mantra was “I’m not going to go out like this”.

‘I want that (Olympic gold) for myself (next year).’

Dettori, 53, secured a series of big wins in his farewell year in UK racing including the 2000 Guineas on Chaldean and the Oaks on Soul Sister. He is set to continue riding in the United States next year.

The jockey was not in the studio for the award show, but is instead enjoying a family holiday in France.

He said: ‘To me, I’m already a winner. I already feel a winner to be a nominee. Other than Stuart Broad, all of the others weren’t even born when I started riding!’

On why he is not retiring, Dettori explained: ‘Wherever I went, I kept on winning. I got to August and I thought “am I doing the right thing here?” I thought, I can’t really carry on in England because they did so many farewells for me, so I emigrated to the USA because it’s the last chance to continue. The desire for winning is still there. Sorry everyone, I made a mistake, I shouldn’t have said I was going to retire!’

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Stuart Broad hit a six off his final ball and took the final wicket as England won the match to level the series, though Australia retained the urn

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Johnson-Thompson claimed the world heptathlon title for the second time in Budapest in the summer after a calf injury wrecked her hopes of Olympic glory in Tokyo in 2021

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Jockey Frankie Dettori jumps off of Chaldean after winning the 2000 Guineas Stakes in May

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Stuart Broad put on a loved-up display with his wife Mollie King who looked incredible in a white off the shoulder dress

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Seb Coe insists Katarina Johnson-Thompson should win BBC Sports Personality of the Year

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Hewett won two Grand Slam singles and three Grand Slam doubles in throughout this year

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Hewett won seven wheelchair tennis singles tournaments in 2023 including the Australian and US Open titles

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McIlroy was a key part of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup-winning team in October and finished in the top 10 at three of the year’s four majors

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Lionesses goalkeeper Mary, 30, looked sensational for the evening as she donned a black plunging gown with a sheer lace detail

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Laviai Nielsen and Denise Lewis looked incredible as they took to the red carpet

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Tommy Fury looked suave in a black pinstripe suit which he paired with matching shoes and a light blue shirt

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Fatima Whitbread donned a black and gold patterned mini dress along with a black cardigan

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Tim Sherwood, Andy Robertson, John Barnes, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, Alan Hansen and Graeme Souness posed together on the red carpet

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Ellie Simmonds donned a teal long-sleeved dress with a tasselled hemline

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Jayne Torvill opted for an emerald green jumpsuit while Christopher Dean sported a striped blazer and black trousers

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Paula was all smiles as she posed alongside her husband Gary Lough who looked smart in a black suit

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Cricketer James Anderson cosied up to his wife Daniella Lloyd at the event

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Lioness Jill Scott arrived to the event alongside fellow footballer Jen Beattie

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Aimee Fuller cut a glamorous figure in a red long-sleeved dress with a cut out along the midriff that highlighted her toned figure

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Holly Hamilton slipped into a dark green off the shoulder gown while Paula Radcliffe looked incredible in a black midi dress

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Also in attendance at the event was Terri Harper who was joined by her girlfriend Gemma Harte

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Footballer Katie Zelem looked incredible in a black gown and matching heels as she attended the event with a friend

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Terri Harper donned a black off the shoulder dress with a high leg split while Jill Scott opted for a sheer long-sleeved top which she paired with baby blue trousers

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Beth Tweddle donned a black mini dress with a floral print as she posed on the red carpet alongside her husband Andy Allen

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Barry McGuigan looked dapper in a navy suit as he attended the awards with his wife Sandra

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Graeme Souness, Ian Rush and John Barnes attend the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year 2023

Tennis player Hewett won seven wheelchair tennis singles tournaments in 2023 including the Australian and US Open titles. He also secured the doubles titles at the Australian and French Opens plus Wimbledon alongside partner Gordon Reid.

Hewett tells Balding: ‘Tennis means everything to me. It really opened up a massive opportunity that I didn’t see at the time. I was a seven-year-old who couldn’t accept my disability. I felt like I got myself back again.

‘To be on the stage tonight getting recognition, I really am grateful.

‘In my eyes, I wouldn’t be where I am today without those people in my corner. My family have been my biggest fans since day one. My team, they really are incredible.’

McIlroy was a key part of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup-winning team in October and finished in the top 10 at three of the year’s four majors.

Tommy Fleetwood took to the stage on his behalf and hailed McIlroy as a ‘great leader’.

Fleetwood hit the winning putt at the Ryder Cup, and admits it was a very special moment.