England and Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has been named Vauxhall England Player of the Year for 2016.

The 28-year-old won 39% of votes from members of the England Supporters Club, beating Jamie Vardy (12%) and Wayne Rooney (8%) to the prize.

Having collected his Lallana spoke of his delight at being recognised by the nation’s supporters after collecting his award from ESC member and vauxhallfootball.co.uk competition winner Lee Mann.

‘This award is a huge honour,’ Lallana told TheFA.com.

‘The last three winners were Rooney (2015), Rooney (2014) and Steven Gerrard (2012) so that just goes to show what a great achievement this is.

‘Things have been going well this season for my club so that always helps. When you’re playing well for your club then hopefully you can transmit your form into the national team and help out.’

He added: ‘That’s what has been happening but I don’t want that to be for just one season – I want to continue that for as long as possible.’

England will now their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign when they take on Lithuania at Wembley Wembley Stadium on March 26.

Kick-off has been scheduled for 18:00.