Patrick Bamford has hailed the 'crucial' influence of Luke Ayling both on and off the pitch, after the right-back extended his stay at Leeds United until the summer of 2024.
Ayling's original deal was due to expire at the end of this season, but the Whites exercised their option to extend his contract at Elland Road by an extra year.
The 31-year-old missed the first five league games through injury but has gradually eased himself back into the first team frame with a series of impressive displays in recent weeks.
