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Illan Meslier admits 'good feeling' as Leeds United supporters hail goalkeeper

There's no doubt Leeds United fans know exactly what keeper Illan Meslier is capable of.

While his side lost 1-0 to Aston Villa out in Australia, Meslier showed he looks more than ready for the upcoming season, producing a stellar double save against Philippe Coutinho.

Stepping up from the spot, Coutinho saw his penalty saved by the 22-year-old, who pulled off an impressive diving save to his right to thwart the Brazilian.

However, the rebounded landed straight at the feet of Coutinho, who had the goal at his mercy. But Mesiler again thwarted the Villa midfielder's efforts, this time using his feet to deny Coutinho.

"It was nice," said a smiling Meslier when asked about his double save.

"It was a good feeling. Even if it's only a friendly, it was good to make a penalty save and another save from Coutinho.

"It's good - I'm happy to just help the team in this game and I want to be ready for the start of the season."

And Leeds fans took to social media to voice their disbelief in Meslier's double save.

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