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White wins Player of the Month accolade

Albion defender Ben White, who is currently enjoying a fruitful loan spell at Leeds United, has been named the PFA Bristol Street Motors Fans’ Championship Player of the Month for August.

By Kieran Cleeves • 04 September 2019

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Ben White in action at Elland Road this season.

The 21-year-old dominated the voting polls to take home the prize, following a string of eye-catching performances for the Yorkshire club, who currently occupy third position in England’s second tier.

White has played every minute of the Championship season so far, helping Leeds to three clean sheets and four victories, while also featuring twice in the Carabao Cup.

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Ben White in action for Leeds United

The defender finished with 44% of the vote, beating Swansea City’s Borja Baston, who finished in second place with 16%, and Charlton Athletic’s Lyle Taylor, who finished third with 15%.

White will return to action for Marco Bielsa’s side after the international break, when they take on Barnsley at Oakwell, before hosting Derby County at Elland Road.

The full list of contenders and polling results can be seen below:

• Ben White (Leeds United) - 44%

• Borja Baston (Swansea City) – 16%

• Lyle Taylor (Charlton) – 15%

• Daniel Johnson (Preston) - 12%

• Patrick Bamford (Leeds United) - 9%

• Jarrod Bowen (Hull City) - 5%