Stoke midfielder Liam Lawrence has been named the Championship's Powerade Player of the Month for February.The 26-year-old hit four goals in four games as Stoke maintained their bid for promotion to the Premier League.

"Liam is a player with fantastic ability," said award panel chairman Chris Kamara.

"He enjoyed a mixed spell at Sunderland but since making his move to the Midlands permanent in January (2007) he has proved an instant success for Stoke City.

"His control and finishing is of the highest order and he has helped turn the Potters from play-off hopefuls into title contenders."

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