Everton defender Jagielka challenges Gerrard and Giggs for PFA gong

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 awardEverton defender Phil Jagielka is a surprise contender for this season's PFA Player of the Year award. 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. 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.' 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.  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  

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