Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson surprisingly snubbed from League Two manager of the year shortlist - but Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney favourite gets nod in player category

The English Football League (EFL) has announced its shortlist for the 2024 awards, with just one Wrexham member making the cut for League Two. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney favourite Elliot Lee is up for the Player of the Season award, alongside Notts County's Jodi Jones and Mansfield's Davis Keillor-Dunn, who used to play for Wrexham. That means that Parkinson was snubbed from the manager's shortlist despite leading the Red Dragons into contention for back-to-back promotions.

Manager of the Season:

Nigel Clough - Mansfield Town

Mike Williamson - MK Dons

Lee Belle - Crewe Alexandra

Player of the Season:

Jodi Jones - Notts County

Elliot Lee - Wrexham

Davis Keillor-Dunn - Mansfield Town

Young Player of the Season:

Rob Apter - Tranmere Rovers

Max Dean - MK Dons

Ethan Pye - Stockport County

Apprentice of the Season:

Calum Agius - Crewe Alexandra

Cameron Gardner - Grimsby Town

Callum Tripp - MK Dons

While Parkinson's efforts with Wrexham have not been recognised by the EFL - who instead have focused on the work done at second-placed Mansfield, fourth-placed MK Dons and sixth-placed Crewe - Lee has been honoured for his stellar campaign in Red. The 29-year-old has scored an impressive 15 goals this season, including late winners against Doncaster and Sutton, as well as laying on four assists. Lee has continued his fine form from the National League, which saw him play a vital role in Wrexham's title-winning campaign.

Lee will no doubt be in attendance when the 2024 EFL Awards get underway on Sunday April 14 at the league's annual ceremony in London. Winners of other gongs, such as the Sir Tom Finney Award, Contribution to League Football, Goal of the Season and Team of the Season will all be announced on the night.