Kewell has been named on the six-man short list for both awards, a recognition of a startling season for the young Australian, who has spearheaded Leeds' brilliant Premiership campaign and their run to the UEFA Cup semi-finals.

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Mourinho has emerged as one of Europe's most highly sought-after coaches after guiding Porto to Uefa Cup glory last season and the semi-finals of the Champions League this year.

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He also managed Ipswich Town for more than 13 years between 1969 and 1982, winning the FA Cup in 1978 and the Uefa Cup in 1981, and guided England to the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup.

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