Kyle Newbould's Leeds United player ratings after Nottingham Forest win as 'assured' debutant gets eight/10, 'sloppy' five | OneFootball

Leeds United reached the Carabao Cup third round with a 2-0 victory at the City Ground, Daniel James scoring before a Neco Williams own goal sealed it.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Forest’s best first-half opening saw Chris Wood nutmeg Nico Elvedi, only for Joe Rodon to execute a goal-saving tackle. Leeds’ clearest chance fell to Sean Longstaff after James burst down the right, but his falling shot was held by Matz Sels.

Six minutes after the restart, James finished into the far corner after Longstaff pounced on loose Forest play. The second arrived with around 15 minutes left when Williams turned into his own net, though James Justin might try to claim it.

Player ratings included: James Trafford seven, a couple of early kicks astray and a fine stop from Wood early in the second half. Joe Rodon seven for a brilliant recovery tackle and energetic defending. Nico Elvedi eight, an assured debut with sharp reading of play and composure on the ball.

Tarik Muharemovic six, steady with punchy passing, but a header back into danger preceded the second goal. Daniel James seven, frequent joy down the right and a well-taken opener despite mixed crossing and a missed chance. Ethan Ampadu six, tidy, strong in the tackle and largely simple in possession.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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