Blackpool boss Michael Appleton has heaped praise on Leeds United loanee Ian Poveda following his impressive first start in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town.
The 22-year-old joined the Tangerines from Leeds on loan during the final week of the transfer window and marked his debut with a 10-minute cameo against his former club Blackburn Rovers.
Appleton admits he was concerned by Poveda's lack of match fitness but was impressed by his influential display on his full Blackpool debut at the John Smith’s Stadium.