A round-up of the latest Leeds United headlines on Sunday, 25 September.
Sonny Perkins' 'massive impact' at Leeds United
Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan has hailed the impact Sonny Perkins has had at the club since singing from West Ham earlier this summer. The England youth international scored a hattrick for England U19s on Saturday as the Young Lions defeated Georgia.
"This is why you bring in these youngsters from other clubs," he told Football Insider. "You’re just hoping they hit the ground running, which he obviously has. He’s made a massive impact – settled in very quickly and found his feet.
“He’s also finding the back of the net and even taking that confidence into international games as well. This is what it’s all about. Even if he’s 18 – he won’t be there to make up the numbers.
“He wants to be in the mind’s eye of the manager and put himself into contention for a first-team spot. He looks sharp, confident – and he’s on the right path. The only way you can be noticed as a striker is if you’re scoring goals.”
Ex-Premier League goalkeeper David James recalls Leeds United chant aimed at him at Elland Road
Former Premier League goalkeeper David James has revealed a hilarious story about a time he played against Leeds United at Elland Road with his famous curly, blonde afro.
James made 572 Premier League appearances across his 25-year career, keeping 169 clean sheets - the second-most in English top-flight history since 1992.
Speaking to Chris Kamara and Ben Shepard on BBC Sound's #ProperFootball show, James reminisced about the time Leeds fans gave him a lot of stick
'Massive talent' - Leeds United supporters react to Sonny Perkins 33-minute England hat-trick
Leeds United attacker Sonny Perkins continued his superb start to the season with a hattrick for England U19s on Saturday. Perkins netted three goals in the first half to help the Young Lions on their way to a 6-0 win over Georgia.
The 18-year-old has been in scintillating form since his move from West Ham in the summer, netting in every game so far this season. Perkins has six goals in five matches for the Whites, and has netted in both games during this month’s international duty too.
Leeds now have a plethora of young attacking talent coming through the ranks at Thorp Arch and Perkins could well be the next to break into the first team.
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