Tottenham’s Dele Alli named PFA Young Player of the Year
Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Dele Alli has been named the PFA Young Player of the Year for this season.
The 20-year-old, who is currently in his first season of English football arrived from MK Dons in the last summer’s transfer window.
Proud to have won @PFA young player of the year! Thanks to everyone that voted. The hard work doesn’t stop💙#COYS pic.twitter.com/wFpp4q3hKc
— Dele Alli (@Dele_Alli) April 24, 2016
The England international has managed to score 10 goals along with nine assists in the top flight this campaign, however, and is expected to be a part of Roy Hodgson’s starting XI to Euro 2016 championship.
Alli has claimed the crown from his teammate Harry Kane, who was named Young Player of the Year last season.
Also, Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez has become the first ever African player to win the PFA Player of the Year for the 2015-16 season after beating his teammate Jamie Vardy to the main prize.
BREAKING: #lcfc winger @Mahrez22 has been named PFA Player of the Year!
Congratulations, Riyad! #PFAAwards pic.twitter.com/izwaNCRs97
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 24, 2016
The Algerian international has scored 17 goals and provided 11 assists in the Premier League football this term.