Swindon Town striker Jacob Wakeling is the Sky Bet League Two Goal of the Month award winner for February. 

The 21-year-old, who has seven goals and five assists to his name so far this term, even had some Salford fans clapping his audacity and technique as he judged the flight of a cross going behind him, spun and flicked the ball home with the outside of his boot.

The goal, scored in the 26th minute of the game, saw Town come from behind to earn a valuable 2-1 win at The Peninsula Stadium back on Saturday, February 18. 

Speaking after being presented with the accolade, Jacob said: “I’m delighted to receive this award. It was a special goal and most importantly, one that earned us a big three points away from a really good Salford side.

“Of course, it’s always nice to score, but when you net one that’s a little bit out of the ordinary that’s then recognised by fans, it’s really special, and I’m hoping I can contribute a few more before the end of the season to help Swindon push up the table.”

Lead Sky Bet EFL Goal of the Month judge and Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman said: “Having judged this award for a few seasons now, it’s very rare to see something out of the ordinary. However, this improvised finish from Jacob was truly one of a kind.

“To hook the cross goalwards from way behind his body was impressive, but to get enough pace on it and direct it in off the post meant it deservedly took February’s crown.”

When asked after the match if he meant the audacious effort, he told the Adver

"I 100 per cent meant to do that.

"I have to get myself in the box because [Remeao Hutton] is going to cross it – that’s the sort of player he is.

“I saw the cross was a bit behind me, so I stuck my leg out to try and pull it goalwards, and luckily it went in for me."

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He added that he is now hoping to recapture some of the early form that saw him scoring four and assisting three in his first 10 League Two outings. 

Wakeling, who joined Town back in the summer, beat off competition from Crawley Town’s Jack Powell, Hartlepool United’s Dan Kemp and Bradford City’s Andy Cook for the honour.