LEEDS head coach Neil Redfearn is seeking a third straight win as his side tackle Brentford on Saturday after being nominated as the Championship manager of the month.

Redfearn was shortlisted alongside Middlesbrough's Aitor Karanka, Mark Warburton of this weekend's visitors and Derby's Steve McClaren after his side remained unbeaten in the league throughout January.

Redfearn, who this week signed Albania striker Edgar Cani, said: "It's been a big team effort and it's about everybody at the club pulling in the right direction.

"I think we've definitely seen a shift in this last month in the right direction. For me it's nice to have that – it's a sign we're getting it right – but I'd swap it for three points on Saturday.

"I think it's perhaps more about the club and about how well everybody has done at the football club to get us back into a better position.

"Wins breed confidence and that makes for a better football club. It makes the atmosphere better. There's still a determination about us because we've seen now what we're capable of."

United midfielder Luke Murphy was also nominated for the Championship player of the month award for January and Redfearn said: "I think he's done brilliantly.

"I'm thinking back now to three months ago when we sat down and had a chat about getting him in a better place. He's proving now the type of player he can be. I'm really pleased for him."

Leeds have no new injury concerns and midfielder Lewis Cook (knee) is set to be passed fit to face the high-flying Bees.