Jonny Wilkinson has been named player of the year for the second year in succession by the International Rugby Players Association.
The goal-kicking fly-half, who scored all England's points in their 24-7 victory over France in the World Cup semi-finals on Sunday, was the overwhelming choice of the players.
He tallied 262 points in the vote and collected his award at a Sydney ceremony. Second-placed Carlos Spencer of New Zealand securing second with 117 points.
England face Australia in Saturday's World Cup final at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney, but the award for team of the year went to the All Blacks.
With voting having been completed prior to recent games, the All Blacks' defeat by Australia in the World Cup semis was not taken into account.
The All Blacks totalled 316 points, finishing in front of England who scored 295 points.