Newcastle United trio Sven Botman, Alexander Isak and Kieran Trippier have all been nominated in the Premier League's end of season awards. The summer signings have both been named on the shortlist for the top-flight's Young Player of the Season award, while the Magpies' stand-in skipper is in contention to be named the division's Player of the Season.
The Premier League unveiled eight-man shortlists for both prestigious awards on Thursday, hours ahead of Newcastle's crunch encounter with Brighton at St James' Park. The Magpies are only surpassed by Arsenal when it comes to the number of nominations, with Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka listed as contenders for both awards.
Trippier has been instrumental to Newcastle's turnaround under Eddie Howe, and has helped the team to record the joint-best defensive record in the Premier League. The veteran full-back has also proven to be a key asset in the Magpies' attack, chipping in with a goal and six assists so far.
