Leeds United’s U21s were pegged back by Manchester United at Thorp Arch on Friday afternoon, seeing their two goal lead vanish in four second half minutes.
The Whites’ preparations at Thorp Arch continue ahead of Saturday afternoon’s home clash against Swansea City, with Daniel Farke eyeing a crucial home win.
Meanwhile across the training pitches in Wetherby, Leeds’ U21s played host to a PL2 fixture against bitter rivals Manchester United.
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Alfie Cresswell scores stunner, Harry Gray strikes v Manchester United
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Leeds had the better of the first half against their opponents, and got their reward when captain Alfie Cresswell fired the Whites into the lead.
Picking up the ball around 25 yards from goal, Cresswell wrapped his foot around the ball for what appeared to be a cross into the path of Harry Gray, but struck the ball so well it actually flew into the top corner, off the post and over the line.
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The hosts then doubled their lead when a low cross from Josh McDonald was met at the near post by Gray, who lifted a smart finish over the Man United stopper and into the top corner.
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Alas, a two-goal lead wasn’t enough for Leeds in the second half when a thunderous strike from the visitors halved the deficit before they levelled from the penalty spot just four minutes after.
More talent looking to break through at Elland Road for Leeds
Two younger brothers, Gray and Cresswell, of recent Leeds academy graduates on the scoresheet this afternoon.
More proof that Leeds are going to have more players breaking through into the senior setup in the coming years.
Going toe to toe with these squads that are seen as the best in the country is a good show of where our U21s are at right now, and it’s a good place.