Leicester trio on PFA shortlist

Leicester City’s remarkable season has been recognised with Jamie Vardy, N’Golo Kante and Riyad Mahrez all named on the six-man shortlist for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year. The Foxes trio are joined by West Ham’s Dimitri Payet, Tottenham striker Harry Kane and Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil for the 43rd PFA Awards to be held in London on April 24. Kane is also named on the shortlist for Young Player of the Year alongside Spurs team-mate Dele Alli, with Stoke keeper Jack Butland, Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho and Everton duo Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley also nominated.