Carlisle United striker Sam Fishburn's prolific start to life on loan with Lancaster City has earned him an award.

The teenager has been named the Dolly Blues' player of the month for August.

It is recognition for 17-year-old Fishburn's impressive goalscoring in his youth loan spell in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.

He fired seven goals in five appearances for Mark Fell's side in August and is currently the division's leading goalscorer.

The young Blues frontman was presented with his award before Lancaster's game against Warrington last night.

Fishburn went on to play the first hour as Lancaster went down to a 1-0 defeat at the Giant Axe, leaving them seventh in the table.

The young United pro is gaining valuable first-team experience at the Lancashire club.

Blues boss Chris Beech recently said he was pleased at the physical test Fishburn was receiving in the non-league environment.

Another young United loanee was in action last night, meanwhile.

First-year pro Keelan Leslie made his second appearance for Workington Reds.

Leslie came off the bench in the 55th minute as Reds fought back for a 2-2 draw at Trafford FC in Northern Premier League West.

The Borough Park club remain top of the table.