Emre Tezgel has been awarded the Vertu Trophy Player of the Round for the Group Stages.

On loan at Crewe Alexandra from Stoke City, Tezgel has excelled in the competition this season, bagging four goals and picking up two assists in two Group Stage appearances, helping The Railwaymen to top Northern Group H.

Tezgel kicked off his campaign in style, netting a hat-trick and providing the assist for Calum Agius' goal in Crewe's 7-1 demolition of Chesterfield.

The 20 year old was on fine form again in his next outing, having a hand in both goals as he scored and assisted in Crewe's 2-0 win over Liverpool U21.

On being presented with the award, Tezgel said “It’s been good to get minutes in the Vertu Trophy and to score some goals. As a striker, you just want to hit the net, so it was good to get the opportunity to show what I can do in the cup.”

Tezgel will hope to star again when Crewe return to action in the Trophy this week, taking on League One Stockport County in the Round of 32 on Wednesday evening.

Emre Tezgel named Vertu Trophy Player of the Round

Emre Tezgel named Vertu Trophy Player of the Round