Jack Wilshere Wins PFA Young Player of the Year Award

Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere has been named PFA Young Player of the Year.

The 19-year-old beat off competition from Arsenal team-mate Samir Nasri as well as Joe Hart, Gareth Bale, Seamus Coleman and Manchester United pair Javier Hernandez and Nani.

Since making an hour-long appearance away at Liverpool on the opening day, Wilshere has progressed to become a regular starter for Arsene Wenger and won major plaudits for his performance during Arsenal’s 2-1 Champions League first-leg victory over Barcelona in February.

Rising to prominence as the season progressed, Wilshere made inroads into Fabio Capello’s plans and made his full debut in England’s 2-1 friendly victory over Denmark before making a competitive bow for the Three Lions in the 2-0 Euro 2012 qualifying victory over Wales.