York City Knights' Chris Thorman is player of the round

Chris Thorman joined York from Super League's Hull FC

York City Knights assistant coach Chris Thorman has been named the Northern Rail Cup Player of the Round after his performance on Sunday against Leigh.

The 29-year-old former England international kicked a drop-goal three minutes from time to win the game.

Thorman said: "Receiving the Player of the Round award shows that the team has played well and puts us in a good position for the start of the season.

"We have showed our progression from pre-season to the game against Leigh."

He added: "Defensively we were very good.

"Leigh have notable former Super League players in their ranks and a coach in Ian Millward who has a big reputation in both NRL and Super League so it was a positive start for us.

This weekend the Knights travel to another Championship club, Sheffield Eagles.

"It doesn't get any easier," said Thorman. "But we are full of confidence."

He will be presented with a specially engraved award at the game between York and London Skolars in the Northern Rail Cup on 21 February.