Parkinson nominated for Manager of the Month award

Phil Parkinson has been nominated for April's League One Manager of the Month award.

Wrexham were unbeaten across their six league matches last month, earning key wins against Burton Albion, Blackpool and Charlton Athletic en route to securing a third successive promotion.

Victory over Charlton in their final fixture of the month also saw Parkinson earn the sixth promotion of his managerial career.

The English Football League wrote: "The Wrexham manager's post comes with expectations and intense pressure, yet Parkinson's calmness in the public eye has created the culture that secured Wrexham a third successive promotion with 12 points from six unbeaten games."

Parkinson, 57, is up against Birmingham City boss Chris Davies, Leyton Orient's Richie Wellens and Burton's Gary Bowyer for the award.