Leeds United’s Premier League return got off to the perfect start through a 1-0 victory at home to Everton - but how did we rate the players?
Leeds absolutely dominated the first half but without being able to make a breakthrough, Joel Piroe seeing three attempts either blocked by defenders or saved by keeper Jordan Pickford.
Everton then came more into the contest after the break, albeit Leeds still has chances that they were unable to convert.
Despite the introduction of Jack Grealish for the visitors, the game appeared to be heading towards a goalless draw but Elland Road erupted in the 82nd minute as the Whites were awarded a penalty.
From a Leeds break, a rocket of a shot from Anton Stach was blocked by James Tarkowski’s arm and referee Chris Kavanagh thought long and hard before pointing to the spot.
The decision then survived a check by VAR and substitute Lukas Nmecha stepped up to rifle home a clinical spot kick into the bottom right corner to send Elland Road wild.
Leeds United writer Lee Sobot hands out the scores as the Whites hit lift off in their first game,
7 - Had very little to do in the first half in which his kicking wasn't the best. But a big save after the break and a very solid debut.
1. Lucas Perri
7 - Had very little to do in the first half in which his kicking wasn't the best. But a big save after the break and a very solid debut. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire
7 - Quiet by the high standards set last season though it was a surprise he even made the starting line up after two weeks out and showed clear flashes of what he is about.
2. Jayden Bogle
7 - Quiet by the high standards set last season though it was a surprise he even made the starting line up after two weeks out and showed clear flashes of what he is about. | Getty Images
8 - A very solid display at the back. The odd shaky moment but he and Rodon stood firm.
3. Pascal Struijk
8 - A very solid display at the back. The odd shaky moment but he and Rodon stood firm. | Getty Images
8 - The usual rock at the back and basically had Beto in his pocket throughout.
4. Joe Rodon
8 - The usual rock at the back and basically had Beto in his pocket throughout. | Getty Images
8 - A very taking debut, particularly in the first half as he continually got forward and decent deliveries on his corners. A bit harder after the break as Everton came back into it.
5. Gabriel Gudmundsson
8 - A very taking debut, particularly in the first half as he continually got forward and decent deliveries on his corners. A bit harder after the break as Everton came back into it. | Getty Images
9 - An absolutely brilliant performance in the centre of the park, bossed it and generally set the tone with a superb captain's performance.
6. Ethan Ampadu
9 - An absolutely brilliant performance in the centre of the park, bossed it and generally set the tone with a superb captain's performance. | Getty Images