Spring is now here and with the Premier League season drawing to its climax, its stars will soon vote on who they think has been the standout player this campaign.
In April two awards shortlists will be revealed by the Professional Footballers' Association: one for their Player's Player of the Year and one for the Players' Young Player of the Year.
Here Sportmail's reporters give their verdicts on who should win both awards.
Mohamed Salah admires his PFA Player of the Year award after taking the title last year
Manchester City's Leroy Sane scooped the PFA's prize for Young Player of the Year
SAMI MOKBEL
Player of the year: Raheem Sterling
Not just for the quality of his football for Manchester City - which has been phenomenal, of course. But for his emergence as a role model English football should be proud of.
Young player of the year: Declan Rice
Hard to believe the kid is just 20. West Ham's emerging star is the most complete young central midfielder in the country right now.
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice is among the candidates for Young Player of the Year
DOMINIC KING
Player of the year: Virgil van Dijk
The best central defender Liverpool have had since the days of Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson. It’s not just his own form that has been so good, it’s what he’s done to help the others around him. He’s Liverpool’s master and commander and nobody in the Premier League has matched his consistency. He edges out Sergio Aguero, who is arguably the best striker in Europe.
Liverpool's brilliant defender Virgil van Dijk has been a dominant force this season
Young player of the year: Raheem Sterling
The criteria for this award is that a candidate must be 23 or under at the start of the season. Sterling didn’t turn 24 until December so, with that in mind, it is an open and shut case. Sterling will be in the running for the top honour, which makes him odds-on to win this. He has been absolutely brilliant.
2018 - Mohamed Salah
2017 - N'Golo Kante
2016 - Riyad Mahrez
2015 - Eden Hazard
2014 - Luis Suarez
2013 - Gareth Bale
2012 - Robin van Persie
2011 - Gareth Bale
2010 - Wayne Rooney
2009 - Ryan Giggs
2018 - Leroy Sane
2017 - Dele Alli
2016 - Dele Alli
2015 - Harry Kane
2014 - Eden Hazard
2013 - Gareth Bale
2012 - Kyle Walker
2011 - Jack Wilshere
2010 - James Milner
2009 - Ashley Young
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
Player of the year: Virgil van Dijk
He pretty much transformed a team. A superb player and demonstrably effective in just about every game. Defenders have a harder job standing out than strikers but he has been immense.
Young player of the year: Marcus Rashford
After prolonged doubts over whether he could find himself as a Manchester United player, he has done just that. Still not convinced by his efficiency in front of goal but he's made big steps forward. At 21, time is on his side.
Marcus Rashford's recent form has seen him leap into contention for the Young Player award
JACK GAUGHAN
Player of the year: Raheem Sterling
His numbers keep stacking up - this will be Sterling’s best season as a professional - and he leads the goal contributions chart alongside Sergio Aguero, Eden Hazard and Mohamed Salah. Has a huge influence on how Manchester City play and takes responsibility when the chips are down.
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