Tom Ince has picked up Championship Player of the Month following his stellar performances for Derby County in April.

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The Rams came into the month clinging on to their playoff spot, but Ince's run of five goals in six games has helped Steve McClaren's side consolidate their top-six finish.

County need only a point from their final game of the season - a visit of Reading - to effectively seal their playoff place and keep their hopes of Premier League promotion alive.

Ince, on loan from Hull City, followed up his brace in the thrilling 4-4 draw at Huddersfield Town with a crucial strike in the 3-3 stalemate at Millwall at the weekend.