Sonny Perkins doesn’t need telling to keep both feet on the ground as he continues his progression through the Leeds United youth ranks. That’s according to U21s boss Michael Skubala, who has been delighted with the forward’s attitude and professionalism as fans begin to sit up and take notice of his goalscoring exploits.
Perkins has hit the ground running at Elland Road following his summer move from West Ham United, bagging seven goals in his first six games for the club and finding the back of the net in every game he has played. His latest effort came in Friday’s 4-0 demolition of Stoke City at the LNER Community Stadium in York, with his attacking team-mate Mateo Joseph bagging a hat-trick on the night, too.
The Londoner’s effort against the Potters followed a rather successful stint with England U19 as he netted five goals in three games for the Three Lions in Denmark. Darko Gyabi joined Perkins in the national set-up and he skippered the side before returning to Elland Road to feature in Skubala’s side once more.
