Olivia Smith wins second consecutive PFA young player award
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Arsenal's Olivia Smith receives her second consecutive PFA young player of the year award and says she wants to 'keep setting standards high'.
Arsenal's Olivia Smith has been named the PFA young player of the year for the second consecutive year.
Smith said she wants to "keep setting standards high" as she receives the award.
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