Ipswich Town winger Ryan Fraser has been named as the Football League’s young player of the month for August.
The Scot, on loan from Bournemouth, scored three goals in seven appearances for the Blues during the opening month of the season, adding a new dimension to Town in the process.
Commenting on the award, Fraser said: “It feels really good.
“It’s obviously an honour to get it and with the start the team and I have had, I’m keen to get some more now. Hopefully I can keep up my performances and just push on from here.
Presenting the award to Fraser, Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy added: “I was delighted to see Ryan pick up The Football League Young Player of the Month award for August and he fully deserves it.
“He’s an infectious character on and off the pitch, he loves taking defenders on, he can go either way and he’s already shown that he has a goal in him. He’s just a really talented footballer and we are delighted to have him here.”
Each month the accolade is awarded by The Football League to the young player who has made the most significant contribution and impact in first-team football.
To be eligible the player must be either under 21 years of age or be playing in the season during which he turns 21. Currently over a third of all players registered with Football League clubs are eligible to be considered for this award.
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