Walsall winger Wes McDonald has been named among the nominees for the Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month Award for December.
The 23-year-old, who has made twenty-seven first-team appearances so far this season, notched up two goals and three assists during the month which included a stunning strike against Tranmere Rovers.
All nominees for the award are as follows:
Rhys Bennett (Carlisle United) - central defender
After a fitful, nomadic career, the cultured defender is enjoying life at the heart of an attacking Carlisle side. A strong leader at the back, he also found time to contribute two headed goals, including the winner at Bradford.
Wes McDonald (Walsall) – winger
No player typifies Walsall’s attacking resurgence more than McDonald whose energy and willingness to run at defenders earned a penalty, brought three other assists and two goals, including a 20-yard stunner at Tranmere.
Carlos Mendes-Gomes (Morecambe) - striker
From his native Senegal via Atletico Madrid and West Didsbury & Chorlton, the striker has found a home in Morecambe and dazzled in December, showcasing both dancing feet and scoring instincts with five goals and an assist in six games.
Max Watters (Crawley Town) – striker
Another six goals in six games for the 21-year-old striker who seemingly came from nowhere prior to joining Crawley in October. Two superb finishes as a substitute at Mansfield were followed by a poacher’s hat-trick against Barrow.
The winner will be announced on Friday, 8th January. The judging panel for the Sky Bet Player of the Month comprises Sky Sports’ EFL expert Don Goodman; EFL Communications Director Mark Rowan and Sky Bet EFL trader Ivor Davies.