Proud Lynden Gooch delivers verdict on Sunderland award and the 'chaos' in the away end

Academy product Gooch has become a key player under Phil Parkinson and his sublime winner at Stadium MK has won the monthly gong.

With 79 minutes on the clock, Gooch produced a moment of magic, jinxing away from goal before arching a finish into the top corner to spark jubilant scenes.

Gooch said: “It is an incredibly proud moment for me. It was a great goal and a big one for the team – it’s always nice to score a goal like that. but even better when it’s one that gets you three points.

“The goal only came about because I was trying to create something out of nothing, but fortunately it went in.

“Afterwards, it was just chaos with all the fans and the lads, but it was a great moment.”