Leeds United Under-21s are in a dominant position in the league table, but they know they have plenty of hard work to do over the World Cup break. That’s according to Max Dean, who bagged a hat-trick in the 4-2 win over Newcastle United on Monday afternoon to see the Whites move six points clear at the top of the Premier League 2 Division 2 table.
Michael Skubala’s side have dropped just two points from their opening nine league games this season and they’ve scored a staggering total of 33 goals along the way, an average of 3.66 goals per game. Consequently, as they enter a two-month lay-off, they find themselves well and truly on track with promotion back to the top flight of English youth football the aim.
Dean has been in and out of the U21s side this season, making just five appearances in all competitions and Monday’s clash at Thorp Arch was his first start of the season. He certainly made the most of it, though, making the difference for the Whites in the second half against the Magpies.
