Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher named Barclays Premier League Player of the Month for September

Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher has been named the Barclays Premier League Player of the Month for September after scoring five goals in four matches.

Fletcher, 25, signed by Sunderland for £12m from Wolverhampton at the end of the transfer window, has started to repay his transfer fee with five goals in four league appearances.

They included a double on his debut against Swansea City and the winner in a 1-0 home win against Wigan.

He said: 'It was good to get off on my debut and get a goal. I wanted to hit the ground running, there was a lot of pressure on me coming in to the club.

'I'm delighted for a little personal award. We have had a good start to the season so hopefully it will continue.'