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'Absolutely fantastic' Wilfried Gnonto leaves Gary Neville purring over Leeds United forward

Gary Neville was left waxing lyrical about Leeds United youngster Wilfried Gnonto after his impressive display against Aston Villa. The Whites were on the wrong side of a 2-1 defeat, but the Italian is quickly establishing himself as one of the brightest prospects in the Premier League.

The 19-year-old grabbed the assist for Patrick Bamford's goal on the 83 minutes, showing real quality to drive forward from deep. Former Manchester United defender Neville, who knows a thing or two about coming up against a good winger, heaped praise on Gnonto for his performance against the experienced Ashley Young.

On Sky Sports, Neville said: "(On) that far side Gnonto looks absolutely fantastic. Watching him here live for the first time, knowing what a good left winger looks like, he knows the position, the movement to get on the ball, the body shape to receive the ball, it’s absolutely fantastic, and he’s tenacious as well.

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