U21s Team News: Reading vs Leeds United | OneFootball

Leeds United Under-21s return to Premier League 2 action this lunchtime with a trip to Berkshire to face Reading Under-21s.

Ahead of kick-off at Bearwood Park, Whites’ boss Scott Gardner has named a strong side to take on the Royals, beginning with Darryl Ombang in goal.

The stopper starts behind a defence of Will Firth, Jacob Howard, experienced mentor Jonny Howson and Jayden Lienou.

A midfield trio consists of skipper Alfie Cresswell, Ollie Pickles and Rhys Chadwick, behind an attacking line which features Harvey Vincent, Harry Gray and Josh McDonald.

On the bench, deputy goalkeeper Robbie Cook is joined by Louis Enahoro-Marcus and Devon Brockie, alongside U18s regulars Carrick Njinko and Callum Mills.

Starting XI: Ombang (GK), Firth, Lienou, Cresswell (C), Howard, Howson, Vincent, Pickles, Gray, Chadwick, McDonald.

Subs: Cook (GK), Enahoro-Marcus, Njinko, Brockie, Mills.

Reading: Rhone (GK), Ahmed, Duah, Spencer, Stickland (C), Beacroft, Garcia, Sackey, Evans, Hicks, Patton.

Subs: Pullinger (GK), Osho, Howard, Okine-Peters, Jones.