Everton defender Jagielka challenges Gerrard and Giggs for PFA gong

24 March 2009 22:56
Outside chance: Jagilka's impressive displays have lead to an England call-up and the Everton man is in the runnning for the PFA Player of the Year award[LNB]Everton defender Phil Jagielka is a surprise contender for this season's PFA Player of the Year award. [LNB]Steven Gerrard and Ryan Giggs are the leading candidates to lift the trophy, but Jagielka has received numerous votes from his fellow players for his displays in the Everton rearguard. [LNB]A PFA insider said: 'Everyone seems to think it's Gerrard or Giggs, but there has been a lot of support for Jagielka and he is in the running.' [LNB]Jagielka is with England this week and his impressive season is set to be rewarded with a new contract worth about £35,000 a week. [LNB] Sportsmail's Star of the Season: Which player has been the top man at your club this campaign?EXCLUSIVE: The Premier League's most fouled players this seasonEVERTON FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail