David Wheater was named North East Footballer and Young Footballer of the Year, and the Middlesbrough defender is now targeting an England cap. "I didn't expect to have the year I did and I'm just glad the manager stuck with me when injuries to other players cleared up. It just went on from there," he said,

"It's been unbelievable, a fantastic year for me. It's nice to get awards - and a big thank you to all the football writers who voted for me - but what I really want to do is win a trophy with Boro and hopefully win an England cap."