U21s Team News: Manchester City vs Leeds United | OneFootball

Leeds United Under-21s return to Premier League 2 action this evening with a tough test away from home against Manchester City Under-21s.

Ahead of kick-off on a sodden Manchester evening, Scott Gardner has named his side to take on the Sky Blues, beginning with the experienced Illan Meslier in goal.

A changed back-line sees Freddie Lane, Jacob Howard, Luke Matykiewicz, Jayden Lienou and Coban Bird feature, behind a midfield duo of Ollie Pickles and skipper Alfie Cresswell.

An attacking trio consists of Sam Chambers, Rhys Chadwick and Josh McDonald with action getting underway at 7pm.

On the substitutes bench, goalkeeper Darryl Ombang is joined by Lewis Pirie, Loui Whitehead, Callum Mills and Marley Wilson.

Starting XI: Meslier (GK), Lane, Lienou, Pickles, Howard, Matykiewicz, McDonald, Chadwick, Chambers, Cresswell (C), Bird.

Subs: Ombang (GK), Pirie, Whitehead, Mills, Wilson.

City: Wint (GK), Nfonkeu, Parker, Noble, McFarlane, Dada-Mascoll, Sangaré, Gray (C), Warhurst, Nypan, Muir.

Subs: Hudson (GK), Carrington, Fapetu, Thomas, Midwood.