Akpom thrilled to bag second straight Player of Month Award

Chuba Akpom has said he is thrilled to win his second straight Player of the Month Award in the English Championship.

Akpom first won the November award, before he added the December edition to his collection.

The Middlesbrough striker said after he picked the top award: “Delighted to win @SkyBetChamp player of the month. Thank you all for the support. Gods plan.”

Akpom scored four goals in December, the month under review.

He is the leading scorer in the Championship with 13 goals.