Charlie Cresswell has opened up on the circumstances that led to his surprise Premier League debut for Leeds United last September against West Ham United. The defender is one of the main men featured in Amazon Prime’s new documentary ‘Academy Dreams: Leeds United’, which is released on the streaming service on Friday.
The six-part series focuses on the Whites’ youngsters as they attempt to work their way into the first-team picture at Elland Road. As last season’s captain of the under-23s Cresswell features regularly over the first two episodes of the show and viewers are able to build up a clear picture of the 20-year-old’s personality and character.
Cresswell had made just one senior appearance before last season, with his debut coming in the League Cup against Hull City, but Marcelo Bielsa made the bold call to throw him in for his Premier League bow last season against the Hammers. The decision was a late one as Luke Ayling failed a late fitness test ahead of the game, but Cresswell was selected to partner Liam Cooper in the heart of the Whites’ back line.
