Cheryl Cole has been named the world’s sexiest woman by FHM. Cole, 25, beat last year’s winner, the American actress and model Megan Fox, into second place. A surprise result at number four was the American singer Britney Spears, who was expected to fall out of the top 100 following a turbulent year.
 
British actress Anna Friel was voted ninth, while Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto is a new entry at number 10. Check out FHM's 100 Sexiest Women of 2009, (Top 10) with pictures!