Three Kerry players recognised as Derry dominate Minor Football Team of the Year

Derry's James Sargent has been named Player of the Year.

Kerry's Ben Murphy and Minor Footballer of the Year James Sargent of Derry during the All-Ireland MFC semi-final. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

All-Ireland champions Derry lead the way in this year's Minor Football Team of the Year with five players receiving nods for awards. Derry won back-to-back titles with a three-point victory over Armagh in an all Ulster final.

The losing finalists have four players recognised on the team while semi-finals Kerry and Mayo both have three.