Puncheon nets FA Cup player award

TEAM OF THE FA CUP 3rd Round: Jason Puncheon (pictured) 2nd Round: Phil Jevons 1st Round: Kris Commons 4th QR: Paul Booth 3rd QR: Byron Bubb 2nd QR: Gary McPhee 1st QR: Matt Lewis

Barnet striker Jason Puncheon has been named as the FA Cup "Player of the Round" for the third round.

The 20-year-old, who scored the winning goal as the giant-killing Bees beat Championship side Colchester 2-1, polled over 46% of supporters' votes.

The four other players nominated for the prize were Arturo Lupoli (Derby), Thomas Butler (Swansea), Tomas Rosicky (Arsenal) and Dion Dublin (Norwich).

Puncheon joins six winners from earlier rounds in the "Team of the FA Cup".

He will also receive a VIP invitation to the 2007 FA Cup final.

In addition, the winner in each round will be given an engraved silver salver, and £500 worth of football equipment for a local school of his choice.

The "Team of the FA Cup" so far comprises Matt Lewis (Halesowen Town), Gary McPhee (Nuneaton Borough), Byron Bubb (AFC Wimbledon), Paul Booth (Lewes), Kris Commons (Nottingham Forest), Phil Jevons (Bristol City) and Puncheon.

Fans can vote for the player of their choice on the Football Association's official website.