Tom Bender has been named as St Albans City's player of the month for September, after some fine defensive showings during the month.

The 23-year-old Wales Under-19 international signed for the Saints at the start of the year and has enjoyed some impressive displays in recent weeks, despite earning a red card in last weekend's 3-1 defeat at Ebbsfleet.

He was presented with the award by Jack Press before Saturday's 6-0 FA Cup thrashing of Worthing, on behalf of The Press Gang, who had sponsored the September award.