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Solanke nominated for Championship Player of the Month

AFC Bournemouth forward Dominic Solanke has been nominated for the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month for March.

The striker put in a series of sensational performances throughout the month, scoring three goals and assisting two. 

The 24-year-old has also been nominated for the PFA Fans' Player of the Month and won the club's Strategic Solutions Goal of the Month for his back-heel in the win over Huddersfield Town. 

The Cherries had a solid month in March with two wins, two draws and one defeat in the league. 

Other nominees for the division award are Luton Town's James Bree, Swansea City's Michael Obafemi and Nottingham Forest's Djed Spence. The winner will be confirmed on Friday morning.