Who would you choose to win the top award?

SPORTS MINISTER RICHARD CABORN, LABOUR MP FOR SHEFFIELD CENTRAL "Frank Lampard has got to be the man for me. His whole attitude is one that's very professional. There's no doubt about it, he is a class act."

DON FOSTER, LIBERAL DEMOCRATS SPOKESMAN FOR SPORT "For me it should be Lampard. He is the most complete midfielder."

TIM LOVEJOY, SKY SPORTS' SOCCER AM PRESENTER AND CHELSEA FAN "John Terry, because other pros admire his leadership while he also scores a lot of goals for a defender."

JEFF STELLING, SKY SPORTS' SOCCER SATURDAY PRESENTER "It's a toss-up, but I would go for Terry. Just look at the number of clean sheets Chelsea have had this season - more than 20 - and much of the credit for that goes down to Terry."

RUSS WILLIAMS, VIRGIN RADIO DJ AND SPURS FAN "Both have contributed equally to the success of Chelsea this season. I would give it to Jermain Defoe but if it has to be someone on the short list, then Terry."

HUNTER DAVIES, FOOTBALL AUTHOR "Frank Lampard. He's really improved in the last couple of years. Also from a sociological point of view I'd like to see him win. He was privately educated but you wouldn't know it from the way he speaks. He's just like any other footballer."

DERMOT GALLAGHER, REFEREE "I would not like to choose between them but I think whoever wins the award will fully deserve it."

SEB COE (LONDON 2012 BID LEADER) "John Terry. He has been the most influential player. The rock of the defence which has not given away many goals."

JONATHAN EDWARDS, FORMER OLYMPIC TRIPLE-JUMP CHAMPION "John Terry. The way that he has led Chelsea this season has been fantastic."

TORY LEADER MICHAEL HOWARD "They are both great players and it is great to see so much English talent around, but for me it has to be Steven Gerrard."