The in form hit man has scored three times in January, twice in the league and once in the cup. He has also scored two league goals in February already. The Preston front man is up against 3 strikers. Table leaders Derby`s Steve Howard, Barry Hayles of Plymouth and Sunderland`s David Connolly have all been nominated. Between the four players, they have scored 13 goals. The winner will be announced on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the striker is representing the under 21`s tonight against Spain and he is hoping to play. However Manager Paul Simpson is hoping Nugent gives nothing away to manager Stuart Pearce because Preston and Man City clash shortly and Simpson wants to keep his tricks up his sleeve. Soley, Henderson and Alexander are all away on international duty.
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