The 18-year-old, who is nearing the end of his first season as a professional at Leeds United, is one of three players in contention for the annual prize alongside Charlton Athletic’s Joe Gomez and Millwall’s Fred Onyedinma.
Cook has been a shining light in a difficult campaign at Elland Road, making 36 league appearances and earning himself an England Under-19 call-up earlier this week.