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Burnley, Norwich, Sheffield United and Rotherham all have players in the team, with Preston and Wigan also included.
Goalie:
Viktor Johansson (Rotherham) - 7.23
The Rotherham goalkeeper kept two clean sheets in three league appearances in January, and in that time no keeper in the league has made more than 16 of his saves. His steady form earned him a spot on the Team of the Month list with a WhoScored.com rating of 7.23.
Right back:
Alan Browne (north end of Preston) - 7.45
Alan Browne was the only player in the league to achieve two best-of-the-match performances in January and ended the month with a WhoScored.com rating of 7.45. The Irishman scored against Birmingham in Preston's 2-1 win over St. Andrews and assisted Ched Evans for a stoppage-time winner against Stoke. Central defender :
Jordan Beyer (Burnley) - 7.58
The first of two Burnley defenders to make the leap, Jordan Beyer was a key player throughout January, the month that saw Vincent Kompany's side undefeated. He scored the only goal of Burnley's trip to Coventry, making him worthy of a spot. Beyer was calm on the ball throughout the month, completing 90% of his passes in January.
Central defender :
John Egan (Sheffield United) - 7.42
John Egan appeared on Team January of the Month with a WhoScored.com rating of 7.42. The Sheffield United defender was in the right place at the right time, making 22 saves in January, contributing greatly to the Blades' unbeaten month. He also scored the 95th-minute equalizer against QPR, giving Sheffield United a valuable point along the way.
Leave behind:
Ian Maatsen (Burnley) - 7.73
The four-man defense was completed by Ian Maatsen, who scored a WhoScored score of 7.73 for the month. He was a reliable force in defense for Burnley in January, making 12 tackles in three Championship appearances. The 20-year-old also scored both goals in Burnley's win over Swansea and deserves a spot in the squad.
Central midfielder:
Josh Sargent (Norway) - 7.43
The USA player is on the roster after returning a WhoScored.com rating for the month of 7.43. The exciting youngster scored the third goal of Norwich's away win over Coventry and has now contributed to 25% of Norwich's goals scored so far this season, with 10.
Central midfielder:
Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) - 7.52
Oliver Norwood was another January regular, scoring one goal and was rated 7.52 by WhoScored.com. The midfielder won a total of six 50/50 games in the month, finishing third in the standings.
Central midfielder:
Hakeem Odoffin (Rotherham) - 7.44
The Rotherham midfielder was the target of scoring his first goal of the season against Blackburn in Rotherham's 4-0 win at Ewood Park. Hakeem Odoffin was a regular threat in the air in January, winning a total of 22 dogfights during the month, and he received the nod with a WhoScored.com rating of 7.44. Right:
Oliver Cooper (Swansea) - 7:30
Oliver Cooper scored two league goals in January, including a consolation against Burnley and Swansea's third against Sunderland at age 10, bringing his tally for the season to five . That's with a WhoScored.com rating of 7.30.
striker:
Teemu Pukki (Norwich) - 7.84
With a rating of 7.84, Teemu Pukki is WhoScored.com's Player of the Month after contributing two goals and two assists to help Norwich rise. The Finnish forward scored a brace and assist against Preston in the Canaries' 4-0 win over Deepdale. His second assist came against Coventry in a dramatic six-goal match that Norwich won
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