Coventry City striker Adam Armstrong named League One Player of the Month

Coventry City forward Adam Armstrong has landed August's Player of the Month award in League One.

The 18-year-old, who is on loan from Newcastle United, scored five goals in five matches for the Sky Blues last month.

Tony Mowbray's side currently sit in fifth place in the table after taking 10 points from 15.

"It's a great honour to win the award and totally unexpected," said Armstrong. "I'm always confident I can get goals but I never thought I'd get off to the start I have done at Coventry.

"Everyone from the manager and his staff, to the players and all the fans have made me feel so welcome at the club. This award is for all of them really. Hopefully it won't be the only success we can achieve together this season."

Armstrong fought off competition from Bradley Dack, Jim McNulty and Sam Mantom to win the gong.