Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has made it a double by being named Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year. The Uruguay international, 27, topped the poll of 300-plus journalists with a victory over Anfield team-mate Steven Gerrard, the England captain.
Suarez was last week also named Player of the Year by the Professional Footballers' Association.
FWA chairman Andy Dunn said: "Those members who have been fortunate enough to be working at a match involving Luis Suarez have witnessed an astonishing talent first-hand.
"Tireless endeavour allied to extraordinary imagination makes an irresistible combination. Add ingenious, impudent finishing and you have a footballer who truly quickens the pulse.
"Luis is a remarkably gifted addition to the long and distinguished list of winners of our award."
