Vauxhall England Under-21s POTY contender: Nathan Redmond

Sunday 27 Dec 2015
Nathan Redmond was one of the U21s' best performers during 2015

Nathan Redmond enjoyed another strong year with England Under-21s during 2015, becoming one of the most consistent and effective players in Gareth Southgate's squad.

The Norwich City winger was one of the more experienced players in the group at the turn of the year as the Three Lions eyed up glory in this summer's Euro Finals in Czech Republic.

Nathan Redmond

Club: Norwich City 
Age: 21
U21 caps in 2015: 9
Goals in 2015: 3
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And he started the year by scoring an impressive equaliser in England's match against Germany before they completed a thrilling 3-2 win at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium in late March.

Redmond was then among the best performers during the Euro Finals, the second time he had been to that stage with the U21s, and he added another goal to his record in the final group match against Italy in Olomouc. 

Despite England's disappointment at their Euro exit, Redmond's performances in Czech Republic earned him a place in UEFA's team of the tournament and he returned to Carrow Road as a hero having also scored in their Championship play-off win over Middlesbrough at Wembley in May.

The former Birmingham City youngster returned to help spear-head the new Euro Qualifying campaign in September, helping England to a hard-fought win over Norway where he won a penalty for James Ward-Prowse's winner.

And he scored one of the best goals of the year in October when his pace and skill was exploited with a quick throw out from keeper Jordan Pickford before Redmond did the rest to net against Kazakhstan in Coventry.

Redmond 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