PFA Young Player of the Year shortlist is released

The PFA have unveiled their six-man shortlist for the men's Young Player of the Year award, which includes the early favourite in Manchester City's star midfielder Phil Foden. The shortlist is dominated by English players with Foden set to face competition for the award from international team-mates including Reece James from Chelsea as well as Arsenal pair Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka. Chelsea's Reece James is among the players looking to rival Foden for the award this year Lauren James, Reece's younger sister, is also in contention to the win the women's equivalent PFA MEN'S YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES 2022 Phil Foden Conor Gallagher Reece James Jacob Ramsey Bukayo Saka Emile Smith Rowe Ramsey has forced his way into the Aston Villa side under Steven Gerrard having only played a cameo role during the 2020-21 season, while Gallagher's fine form at Selhurst Park has led to his first England call-up and subsequent three caps. Arsenal pair Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka have also been nominated for the award Crystal Palace's Conor Gallagher has impressed enough to earn a breakthrough for England Meanwhile, Jacob Ramsey has made big strides to become a regular for Aston Villa this term The PFA say that the poll closed early due to the logistical challenges of conducting interviews with the winners, although given no-one will be in attendance at the event, some have questioned whether that should have been a priority.