Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been named as the North East Football Writers Association’s Young Player of the year.
Despite Pickford’s former club Sunderland being relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season, he delivered some impressive performances which eventually led to a £30 million move to Everton during the summer where he has since established himself as first choice.
He was also rewarded with for his performances with call ups to the England national team and ended up making his debut against Germany in a friendly international during November.
The North East Football Writers Associations annual player of the year dinner is set to he held on Sunday February 11 at the Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf Club and Spa in Durham.
Others who will receive awards on the night include Jermain Defoe, Blyth Spartans, Spennymoor Town and South Shields while Sunderland’s Victoria Williams has won the ladies player of the year award.
