English Teacher have been announced the winners of this year’s Mercury Prize, with their debut album This Could Be Texas.

The Leeds indie foursome – Douglas Frost, Lily Fontaine, Nicholas Eden and Lewis Whiting – were emotional as they collected the prestigious award, beating competition from the likes of Charli XCX’s Brat, Irish singer CMAT, rapper Ghetts, rising star Cat Burns, and indie outfit The Last Dinner Party.

Fontaine thanked her mum, who created the artwork for the…