Evan Ferguson makes shortlist for PFA Young Player of the Season

The Ireland striker had a breakthrough season with Brighton. 

NOD: Evan Ferguson of Brighton & Hove Albion. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Ireland’s sensation Evan Ferguson has made the six-man shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association Players' Young Player of the Season award to be announced on August 29.

The Bettystown native marked his breakthrough season by becoming Brighton and Hove Albion’s youngest-ever Premier League scorer when finding the net against Arsenal. He added another five league goals before the season finished as well as his debut goal for Ireland against Latvia.