Walsall's Erhun Oztumer named in PFA Team of the Year

Walsall playmaker Erhun Oztumer has been included in the PFA League One Team of the Year.

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The 25-year-old Turk has had a phenomenal first season at the Banks's Stadium, scoring 14 goals including crackers at Swindon and Bolton.

Oztumer said: "I feel really good. I know the players vote for this award so it's nice that players from all over the league have voted for me.

"I knew I would have a really good season and the gaffer has really helped me to score these goals, telling me to express myself in the final third and I've done that.

"I've got to thank the staff, the manager and the players for helping me this season."

Boss Jon Whitney added: "It's really great for his career - not many players get to be in Team of the Year.

"It's really great to be nominated and see your name up on the big screen. To any of the players nominated, it's a great accolade."

Oztumer is Walsall's sole inclusion. The likes of Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp and Bolton defender David Wheater are also in the team.