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'Special' - Leeds United supporters react to Sonny Perkins debut goal for England U19s

Leeds United U21 forward Sonny Perkins has marked his England U19 debut with his maiden goal in the Three Lions 2-0 victory over Montenegro.

Perkins started alongside fellow Leeds midfielder Darko Gyabi, who was also making his first appearance for the U19s.

Gyabi joined Leeds from Manchester City in the summer, while Perkins arrived from West Ham after turning down a professional deal with the Hammers.

The 18-year-old has scored six goals in five games for Leeds U21s in Premier League 2 and has formed a formidable partnership with Mateo Joseph, who has also notched five goals.

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Here is how supporters have been reacting to Perkins and Gyabi's debut on social media.

@ronaalleeds "The kid is going to be special."

@petermaurice22 "Take a bow Sonny."

@LeedsLeeds4Life "Some boy is Sonny!"

@Corbywhites "Be nice to see this lad on the bench for a few games with a chance of getting a run out."

@steve14b "Think this lad will be some player. If we can stay in the Prem and keep the youngsters together then we will have some team."

@MarkTaylor1979 "Another good young signing."

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