TRANMERE Rovers manager Gary Brabin has been named Vanarama National League manager of the month.

The opening month of the new season has been a successful one for Rovers, with six victories and one draw from the opening seven games.

Brabin has led his team to wins over Bromley, Barrow, Eastleigh, Boreham Wood, Maidstone United and Guiseley with a draw away at Southport.

That early season form has placed Brabin's squad three points clear at the top of the National League standings.

Brabin is delighted with the start his team has made.

He said: "It's a good start but we’re not getting carried away. There’s a long way to go but hopefully we can continue the good form.

"It's always nice to receive recognition for the hard work we are putting in.

"It's not just myself but the players and the staff, we’re all working incredibly hard and it's reaping reward on the pitch.

"I'd like to thank the National League for the award.

"I've been fortunate to have won a few manager of the month awards in the past and it would be nice to win a few more before the end of the season."