Sam Lavelle's impressive form for Carlisle United has led to a player of the month nomination.

The Blues defender and captain is on the shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association League Two fans' player of the month for November.

Lavelle, 28, has produced a series of strong performances during United's recent improvement under Mike Williamson.

He is among six nominees for the monthly prize and fans can vote for the Carlisle skipper HERE

Lavelle's rivals for the award are Cheltenham Town's Joel Colwill, Walsall's Nathan Lowe, Swindon Town's Harry Smith, AFC Wimbledon's Matty Stevens and Morecambe's Jamie Stott.

In the league Lavelle led Carlisle to an unbeaten month with a win and three draws in League Two.

He played every minute of their league encounters with Salford City, Bromley, Doncaster Rovers and Crewe Alexandra as Williamson's side picked up six points and conceded just two goals, both penalties.

The Blues boss has saluted his captainThe Blues boss has saluted his captain (Image: News & Star)

Head coach Williamson has saluted the former Charlton Athletic and Morecambe man for his influence on and off the pitch.

"He's a real captain, a top Class A human being and player,," Williamson told the News & Star.

"And the honesty he plays with is the honesty he conducts himself with off the field as well.

"It's a pleasure to work with him and he's just driving as much as he possibly can because it means that much to him."

Lavelle has played recent games in a protective mask after suffering a broken nose in October's defeat at Walsall.

To vote for Lavelle visit the PFA website HERE