Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford has been nominated for the Football League's Young Player of the Year award.

The 21-year-old has been on-loan with Championship side Middlesbrough this season, scoring 18 goals as Boro push for promotion.

Also up for the award is MK Dons midfielder Dele Alli.

The 19-year-old's fine form has warranted a move to the Premier League with Tottenham.

Spurs beat off competition from Liverpool, Newcastle and Aston Villa to land Alli.

Norwich winger Nathan Redmond makes up the three nominated for the gong.