The playmaker – shortlisted yesterday for the equivalent Premier League award – was at his mesmeric best during April, scoring four times in Palace’s six games, including matchwinners against Southampton (a brace) and West Ham United.
Eze also finished off a counter-attack away at Leeds United and set the Eagles on their way against Leicester City, when his free-kick hit the woodwork and ricocheted in off the goalkeeper.
This month’s award presentation was performed – upon spontaneous request – by somebody who has witnessed Eze's form at close quarters...