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31st May 2016
09:52am BST

There is a strong English presence on this year's ballot, in addition to English-born Jamaica international Dawkins and English-born Ghana international Sam.
Steven Gerrard is in contention, as are the other two Englishmen to enjoy 'Designated Player' status - Bradley Wright-Phillips and Liam Ridgewell.
They are joined by Dom Dwyer, who moved to the United States after time in Norwich City's academy, and Middlesbrough academy product Seb Hines.
Once the public voting is over, MLS officials are able to add a number of wildcard picks. Several big names are included in the ballot, with Didier Drogba, David Villa, Andrea Pirlo and Kaka all eligible to be selected by the public.
Ireland's Keane [LA Galaxy] and Doyle [Colorado Rapids] are both included in the forwards section. Keane has four goals in eight appearances so far this season while Doyle's 10 outings for Rapids have gleaned two goals and an assist.
The MLS All Stars will face Arsenal in San Jose on July 28.

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