Winger Ryan Fraser has been named The Football League’s Young Player of the Month for August. The 21-year-old, who is spending the season with the Blues on loan from Bournemouth, netted three goals in five games in the opening month of the season and was also nominated for the Championship Player of the Month gong.

Fraser told The Football League's website: “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.

Having handed the Scotland U21 international the award, 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.”

David Wetherall, The Football League’s head of youth development, said: “Ryan Fraser is an exciting young footballer who has made a flying start to the new season.

“Joining a Football League club on loan and bagging a number of first-team goals and assists will have boosted Ryan’s confidence and will, I am sure, play a big part in his development.”

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RobbieBobson added 09:30 - Sep 18 He's been a revelation since he joined us, absolute quality. No wonder Howe extended his contract.... he'll cost big bucks if we get promoted... but worth every penny.... hopefully he'll be fit to face the Brum tonight
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TractorCam added 09:42 - Sep 18 Well deserved, been an exceptional player for us so far
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hoppy added 09:45 - Sep 18 If we get promoted with him, I'd offer them all the MIngs money back to them to buy him outright.... that seem fair?
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TR11BLU added 09:56 - Sep 18 He was awesome the other night, despite the 'special attention' he was given by dirty Leeds. Not only terrorising the defence but was constantly tracking back. Pray he is fit for tonite.
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battyblue added 12:12 - Sep 18 fully deserved keep it up Ryan and watch out for the hackers in this league.
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Seasider added 15:47 - Sep 18 Well done young man.
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mickeyjb added 18:24 - Sep 18 Why is lad not in the full Scotland squad? Who's keeping him out? I didn't know Neymar played for Scotland, Same with Berra. Fraser has a touch of messi about him, small quick and the ball sticks to his feet. I wish he was our player. The new stixto piralta or dos Santos. We will pine for him when he's gone and believe for years we might get him back
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Wozza added 18:34 - Sep 18 Fully deserved, puts his heart into every game, real talent. Well done Ry, keep it up!
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