The Professional Footballers' Association announced its list of finalists for 2015's award on Thursday, and there are few surprises. Chelsea winger Eden Hazard and Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane lead the way.
Here's the official announcement, along with the full list of nominees, per the PFA's official Twitter feed:
Significantly, four members of this shortlist also appear in the PFA's group of nominees for Young Player of the Year recognition:
So many young stars featuring in the reckoning for both awards is a good reflection of the quality of the Premier League. Proof of the talent level is timely after no club from England's top flight reached the last eight of the UEFA Champions League this campaign.