NewsOlivia Smith wins LFC Women's Player of the Month award for September

The 20-year-old has been rewarded for an excellent start to her Reds career after finishing first in a recent fan poll on Liverpoolfc.com, ahead of Fuka Nagano and Marie Höbinger.

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Smith collected the award at the AXA Melwood Training Centre, and said: "I think it's an amazing way for me to start.

"I'm super-proud and obviously very privileged [to win the vote] even just within the first couple of games. I'm really looking forward to the ones to come."

Smith, who joined the club from Sporting CP in July, dazzled in her two Barclays Women's Super League outings for Matt Beard's side during September.

The Canadian followed up an impressive debut at home to Leicester City by scoring a WSL Goal of the Month contender away at West Ham United.

The No.11 also discussed her early impressions of the WSL so far, adding: "I was expecting as it is, very tough competition and that's what it is for the whole league.

"I think I've also surprised myself coming out the way that I have in the first couple of games. I know with a lot of players it takes time to adjust to a new league and a new environment, but I think that I've settled in pretty well with the girls and with Matt and the rest of the coaching staff. I think I'm on a good start."

Why you voted for Smith...

Nicki: Sensational start to the season, settling into the team well, exciting player to watch, 100 per cent work-rate, keeps hold of the ball so well and a goal to top off the month.

Graham Michael Hughes: Tough to shake off the ball, boundless energy and a great first goal in an LFC shirt!

Sean: A game-changer!

Brent Henry: Outstanding attacking play. Creates every time on the ball.

Lorraine Raftery: Enjoying her playing style and she seems to be settling in well.

Jalal: Unstoppable! She's playing very well and she deserves my vote.

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