Tottenham duo Dele Alli and Harry Kane nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year award

Tottenham duo Dele Alli and Harry Kane have been nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year 2017 award.

Alli won the accolade last season after a superb breakthrough campaign and is in the running again this year as a reward for his impressive performances for Mauricio Pochettino's side.

The midfielder, who turned 21 earlier this week, has scored 16 goals in 30 top-flight appearances this term.

Kane is also a former winner, having picked up the gong for his exploits in the 2014-15 season, and has shone again this term despite enduring two spells out through injury.

The Spurs striker - like his goalscoring rival Romelu Lukaku - has been nominated for both the young and senior awards.

Burnley defender Michael Keane is also on the six-man shortlist, having come of age for Sean Dyche's side.

The former Manchester United youngster won his first England cap earlier this year and is regularly linked with a lucrative move away from Turf Moor.

Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has kept just three clean sheets for the relegation-threatened Black Cats but has emerged with his reputation enhanced regardless.

Manchester City forward Leroy Sane completes the list of contenders, having established himself as a key member of Pep Guardiola's attack.

Sane's speed has proven to be difficult for Premier League defenders to cope with and the Germany international appears to be set for a bright future.