Wayne Rooney is the only Englishman to make the 23-man list for the Ballon D’Or, which FIFA released Tuesday. The Manchester United stryker has helped guide the Red Devils to their record 19th league title, and third Champions League final appearance in the past four seasons.
Nani is the other United player on the list.
Sir Alex Ferguson received a coach of the year nomination, along with Chelsea’s Andre Villas-Boas and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
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