SUNDERLAND manager Jack Ross and three of his players are up for awards after their successful August in League One.

Ross has been short-listed for the manager of the month accolade after starting his first season in English football in style.

Lynden Gooch joins his boss with a nomination for the Sky Bet League One player of the month.

Josh Maja is amongst the nominees for the PFA fans’ player of the month and, finally, Luke Molyneux is short-listed for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award.

Sunderland are looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season by defeating Fleetwood at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.