Leeds United legend Tony Dorigo will be keeping a keen eye on Archie Gray this season after being hugely impressed with the youngster on the club’s tour of Australia. Dorigo travelled with the Whites as an ambassador, spending plenty of time around the first-team squad and getting a good glimpse of the talent within it as Jesse Marsch’s side continued their preparations for the start of the Premier League campaign.
Gray was one of those who caught the former England international’s eye Down Under and while his game time was limited, Dorigo saw enough to understand the 16-year-old’s potential. The midfielder made two brief appearances in Queensland, stepping off the bench late in the second half against Brisbane Roar, before being stretchered off against Aston Villa following a hefty challenge by John McGinn.
Fortunately the injury was a minor one and he was an unused substitute against Crystal Palace in Perth. Despite his age, it seems Gray could have a role to play under Marsch this season and Dorigo will be watching his progress closely.
