The forward’s inclusion on the shortlist is a reflection of his outstanding progress at Manchester United throughout the 2018/19 season.

The England international has arguably enjoyed his best campaign to date, in his first wearing the famous no.10 shirt that he was handed last summer.

So far, Marcus has reached double figures in a Premier League season for the first time, despite suffering injuries which have kept him on the sidelines for periods. His nerveless penalty against Paris Saint-Germain – his first senior penalty for the club – that dramatically sealed United's place in the Champions League quarter-finals was another obvious highlight.