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McGovern named SWPL player of the month for December

Hibernian striker Kathleen McGovern has been named SWPL player of the month for December.

The Scotland under-23 star scored three goals in the two league games Hibs' played, including a brace in a stunning 3-0 win over Rangers.

Her second goal in that match also earned her the goal of the month award, as her swerving shot found the top corner and wrapped up all three points for Grant Scott's side.

The 22-year-old has scored 20 goals in all competitions this season and, with 14 in the league alone, sits fifth in the goalscoring rankings.

It is the second time this season that a Hibs player has won the award, after Abbie Ferguson picked up the accolade in August following a fine start to the campaign.

She beat competition from fellow nominees Carla Boyce of Partick Thistle, Erin Husband of Hearts, and Samantha van Diemen of Glasgow City.