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. Here is what fans have been saying on his hattrick.
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@ErnieSm92909753: “Sonny Perkins, the lad can’t stop scoring goals. One on his England U19s debut in the week and another three today, on top of scoring in every Leeds PL2 game since joining, seems like we signed a star.”
@ConnorMOT92: “Perkins has been in great form even before scoring against Georgia today, deserves a chance in Leeds first team. Not from the start though.”
@UnitedLeeds_11: “First half hattrick for Perkins what an absolute steal for Leeds.”
@ConnorMOT92: “Perkins needs to be given a chance in the first team for Leeds, he’s in great form.”
@amonthinthe: “Be nice to see Sonny Perkins get a run out in the first team.”
@prysds: “Sonny Perkins needs to have a few run outs in the first team this season. The lad knows where the goal is for sure.”
@Neosmaster: “He’ll be in the first team very soon if he keeps this up… massive talent!”
@Lord_Dozza80: “First team beckons for this lad… very, very soon.”
@Pointmany: “What a player can’t believe West Ham let him go.”
@OliverMedd7: “Sonny Perkins giving off strong Joffy vibes from two seasons ago.”
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