Nottingham Forest’s former Oxford City winger Garath McCleary has been named npower Championship player of the month for March.

McCleary scored six goals in seven games, including four in his side’s eye-catching 7-3 away win over Leeds United.

Forest boss Steve Cotterill said: “I’m delighted for Garath.

“He had a fantastic month and hopefully that will carry on for the remainder of the season.”