Vauxhall England Under-21s POTY contender: Jesse Lingard

Friday 25 Dec 2015
Jesse Lingard scored two memorable goals for the Under-21s in 2015

With memorable goals against Germany and eventual Euro champions Sweden in 2015, Jesse Lingard is a deserved nominee for Vauxhall England Under-21s Player of the Year.

The Manchester United starlet was one of Gareth Southgate's most important players during qualification for last summer's Euro Finals, featuring throughout the campaign.

Jesse Lingard

Club: Manchester United 
Age: 23
U21 caps in 2015: 6 
Clean sheets in 2015: 2
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And he started the year by scoring England's first equalising goal against Germany in their thrilling 3-2 win at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium in late March as the Three Lions headed to Czech Republic in June full of confidence.

Lingard was among the best performers for Southgate's side during those games too, culminating in a dramatic and no less stunning goal to beat Sweden in Olomouc during England's second group game.

Since then, Lingard has started to establish himself in the first team with Manchester United, where his performances saw him receive his first call-up to Roy Hodgson's senior squad in November.

Lingard is one of the five contenders for the Vauxhall England U21s Player of the Year for 2015 and polls are now open for the award, with members of the England Supporters Club able to cast their vote for one of the five candidates.

Now it is up to you to help decide which Three Lions players you think deserve the honours for their performances in 2015. Voting for the three awards closes at midnight on Sunday 3 January 2016.

To vote for your Vauxhall England Player of the Year, for both the Seniors and Under-21s sign up for FREE to become a member of the England Supporters Club and make your choice here...

By FA Staff