Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been named March’s Premier League player of the month.

The 24-year-old scored five goals in three league appearances for the Foxes in the lead-up to the international break last month, including his first Premier League hat-trick against Sheffield United.

Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel was named manager of the month after he extended his run of league matches without defeat since arriving at Stamford Bridge in January to 10.

Tottenham's Erik Lamela claimed the goal of the month award for his Rabona against Arsenal in the north London derby.

Iheanacho, whose partnership with Jamie vardy came to the force in the absence of James maddison and Harvey Barnes,also scored league goals in the 2-1 win at Brighton and the 1-1 draw against Burnley

"I'm so pleased and honoured to win this award. It's great to be recognised, but I couldn't have done it without the support of my team-mates and the manager," Iheanacho said.

"I'm really enjoying playing at the minute and hopefully I can push on and help the team to finish as high as possible this season."

The Nigeria international won the award ahead of Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen, Tottenham striker Harry Kane, West Ham's Jesse Lingard, Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez, Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier, Manchester United defender Luke Shaw and Brighton's Leandro Trossard.

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