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Championship Player of the Year Shortlist Announced Ahead of 2019 EFL Awards

Billy Sharp, Che Adams and Teemu Pukki have been announced as this year's contenders for the Championship Player of the Season award.

Ahead of the 2019 EFL awards scheduled to place on 7 April, awards will be given out across 13 categories, with the shortlists for each prize announced on Tuesday.

As per the EFL website, the Player of the Year shortlist features the top three goal-scorers in the Championship, with league leaders Norwich seeing their star striker Pukki recognised for his division high 24 goals.

The Finland international has played an integral part in the Canaries' attempts to return to the top flight, and as well leading the way with his goals, has also contributed a further nine assists.