Rotherham United, Barnsley FC, Hull City and Middlesbrough lead way in Yorkshire Team of the Week

Seven clubs are represented in our first Yorkshire Post Team of the Week for March, with Rotherham United, Barnsley, Hull City and Middlesbrough leading the way.

Here's the line-up in a 4-3-1-2 formation. And who is the manager?

Goalkeeper

Karl Darlow (Leeds United)

Excellent against title-chasing Man City and one save to deny Guehi was particularly outstanding. Just gets the nod ahead of Hull's Pandur and Rotherham's Cann.

Defence

Mael de Gevigney (Barnsley)

Restored to the Reds' side and made a difference as Conor Hourihane's side produced a much better defensive showing at Orient.

Charlie Hughes (Hull City)

No stranger to this line-up and produced another superb display as City took three key points at Fratton Park.

Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough)

Bounced back after a mini-dip with a performance of leadership, nous, character and strength on a big night for Boro in Birmingham. Just gets the verdict ahead of team-mate Fry.

Matt Targett (Middlesbrough)

Struck two ice-cool finishes for the first brace of his career at Blues. Timely.

Midfield

Dru Yearwood (Rotherham United)

Scrapped, foraged and was a hive of industry as the Millers claimed three massive survival points.

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Dru Yearwood impressed as Rotherham United defeated Plymouth Argyle. | Jonathan Gawthorpe

Max Power (Bradford City)

Very unlucky not to find the net and certainly unlucky to lose after a dominant performance at Reading.

Sydie Peck (Sheffield United)

Carried on from where he left off against Coventry with a classy display in the capital against QPR as the Blades got back to winning ways.

Attacking midfield

Matt Crooks (Hull City)

Brilliant showing from the bench and proved the match-winner at Pompey.

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Matt Crooks scored the winning goal as Hull City edged past Portsmouth. | Steven Paston/PA Wire

Forwards

David McGoldrick (Barnsley)

Different class at the minute and the easiest pick this week. Second hat-trick for the Reds this term.

Duncan Watmore (Rotherham United)

A quality player and produced some sublime moments to unhinge Plymouth. Excellent; if the Millers keep him fit, they have every chance of staying up.

Manager/head coach: Matt Hamshaw (Rotherham United)

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