Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes admits he was surprised none of his players made the shortlist for the PFA Scotland awards.

But he knows his men are more concerned with bringing collective success to Pittodrie than individual accolades.

Russell Anderson, Peter Pawlett and Willo Flood have impressed this season but none were among the contenders for players' player of the year.

Kris Boyd joined Celtic trio Kris Commons, Fraser Forster and Virgil van Dijk on the main list while St Johnstone striker Stevie May made up the young players' list with Dundee United's Stuart Armstrong, Ryan Gauld and Andy Robertson.

But Aberdeen players have League Cup winners' medals and the chance to secure second place in the Scottish Premiership and McInnes feels that is their focus.

When asked about the awards, McInnes said: "Surprised? Yes. I think there's a couple of our players would have run close and I'm surprised about one or two that have been mentioned. But it's the players that vote for it and there is nothing you can do.

"I have a high opinion of my squad and a few players in particular have stood out.

"It's disappointing none made the awards shortlist but in the big scheme of things it's not about personal glory, it's about trying to achieve things together."

McInnes says there is no way Aberdeen will take a European place for granted despite a nine-point lead over fourth-placed Dundee United.

He said: "We'll go right to the end to get the points that are needed to bring European football back to this club."