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Tottenham's Kane lands Young Player of the Year prize

Harry Kane has been named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Young Player of the Year.

The 21-year old striker landed the prize as the best player under the age of 23 in the Premier League for his remarkable 20-goal campaign in England's top flight.

Kane, who has 30 goals in all competitions this term, became the fourth Spurs player to win the award after Glenn Hoddle (1980), Kyle Walker (2012) and Gareth Bale (2013).

The two-time England international, who scored on his international debut last month, beat Chelsea's Eden Hazard (Player of the Year winner) and Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho to the award.

Kane said: "It is amazing. It is a very proud moment for myself and my family - hopefully the first of many to come.

"I have got to keep working hard, but to be recognised by your fellow players is something special and it is a night I won't forget.

"It is incredible, an incredible feeling."

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