David Prutton praises Leeds United’s Ben White

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Ben White has made a hugely impressive start under Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United.

David Prutton has told Sky Sports, during their live Championship coverage on 21st August, that Leeds United should be relieved that they have Ben White in their team now.

White joined Leeds from Brighton & Hove Albion, and when he first arrived he was a relative unknown at Elland Road to most supporters.

White had spent time with Newport County and Peterborough United on loan, but it looked a big step up to move to Leeds this summer.

The centre-back has quickly adjusted to life in Marcelo Bielsa’s side, though.

White has stepped into Leeds’s defence and looked imperious in possession.

The youngster has been so cool under pressure, and he appears the ideal fit for Bielsa’s system.

White has certainly caught the eye of Prutton, who thinks that the 21-year-old has filled the void left by Pontus Jansson’s departure excellently.

“Ben White has come from Brighton and looked extremely composed so far. He can chuck in a Cruyff, and you must be relieved that he has come in for Pontus Jansson,” he said.

White highlighted his quality once again last night, as Leeds got past Jansson’s new Brentford team 1-0.

Leeds are now sitting at the top of the Championship table, after taking 10 points from their first four games.