Linfield striker Shayne Lavery has been named NIFWA Player of the Month for August.
The former Everton forward has enjoyed a stellar start since joining the Blues in the summer.
Lavery's performances in Europe earned the 20-year-old plenty of plaudits and headlines, not least for his goal-scoring heroics against Qarabag in the Europa League playoffs.
The forward's second goal in the 3-2 win at Windsor Park will be remembered for a long time, with Lavery's performances also securing him a spot in Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland squad for the games against Luxembourg and Germany.
Speaking from the Northern Ireland training camp, Lavery said: "It's a fantastic honour to win this award in my first month in the Irish League.
"I'd like to thank the Football Writers' for picking me."It's been a great few weeks for me. I really enjoyed playing for Linfield in Europe and I think we're now well prepared for the league season.
"I see this award and the call-up to the Northern Ireland squad as a bonus.
"Hopefully I get the opportunity to play against Luxembourg and show Michael O'Neill what I am capable of. But it's all part of the learning experience for me."
NIFWA selected Crusaders defender Chris Hegarty as runner-up, while Dungannon Swifts man Seanan Clucas is third.
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