Has Leeds United new boy Matthew Pennington secured his starting place against Bolton Wanderers?

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Leeds United loanee Matthew Pennington has impressed since signing on loan from Everton.

Matthew Pennington’s impressive pre-season may just have secured his place in Leeds United’s starting line-up against Bolton Wanderers.

With Pontus Jansson out with suspension, Leeds’ options at centre-back are short.

Although the Yorkshire Evening Post have confirmed that Thomas Christiansen is looking for a new defender, Pennington may just have forced his way ahead of Liam Cooper in the pecking order already.

Christiansen was full of praise for the Everton loanee, following Leeds’ latest friendly match against Oxford United, to the Yorkshire Evening Post.

The Whites beat their League One opponents 2-0 in pre-season action, with Pennington looking assured.

Pennington now looks a certain starter for Leeds, as the new campaign draws ever closer.

Leeds are under pressure to start well, as Christiansen’s side aim to go one better than last season.

The Whites narrowly missed out on promotion last term, but will be determined to claim a top six spot this time round.