Daniel Farke names youthful Leeds United side, Harry Wilson on bench for Wrexham friendly | OneFootball

Daniel Farke has named a youthful Leeds United side for the first pre-season friendly in the United States against Wrexham. Three youngsters start and new signing Harry Wilson is among the substitutes. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a surprise absentee.

The selection blends youth with experience across the pitch. Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw and Ilia Gruev are not involved.

Lucas Perri is on the bench amid reports Torino are closing in on a deal for the goalkeeper, while Leeds attempt to sign James Trafford. The substitutes also include two further keepers, Rory Mahady and Darryl Ombang.

Leeds planned a 30-man US tour group, with some players to join later after the 2026 World Cup. Noah Okafor has an extended break after Switzerland’s quarter-final run and is not in the travelling squad.

Summer signing Tarik Muharemovic and fellow World Cup player Brenden Aaronson are not involved in this fixture. Ao Tanaka is on the bench, and Anton Stach returns from an ankle injury.

Leeds United v Wrexham: Cairns, Lienou, Justin, Rodon, Cresswell, Ampadu, Longstaff, Gnonto, James, Mills, Piroe. Subs: Perri, Mahady, Ombang, Bogle, Lane, Crew, Stach, Tanaka, Chadwick, Pickles, Wilson, Nmecha.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk