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Jack Harrison suggests an area where Leeds United need to improve

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Leeds United conceded a late goal against Swansea City last week.

Leeds United's Jack Harrison scores his side's second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Swansea City at Elland Road on February 13, 2019 in Leeds, England.

Manchester City-owned Leeds United attacker Jack Harrison has suggested on BBC Radio Leeds that the team need to improve on closing the game early.

Harrison, who can operate as a winger or as an attacking midfielder, made the comments following Leeds’s 2-1 win against Swansea City at Elland Road in the Championship last week.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side were 2-0 up against the Swans after just 34 minutes, with Harrison – on loan from Manchester City – scoring the second goal.

However, Leeds made it tricky for themselves in the final minutes when Oliver McBurnie scored from the penalty spot in the 87th minute.

The 22-year-old has admitted that Leeds need to improve on closing out the game early.

Harrison said on BBC Radio Leeds: “We have to improve on this part of the game, just look into close the game out a little bit better.”

Jack Harrison of Leeds United  during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Leeds United at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough on Saturday 9th February 2019.

Improvement needed

Leeds did win against Swansea last week, but recent results and performances of Bielsa’s side have not been great.

The West Yorkshire outfit need to close out games sooner than they did against Swansea, and also need to be defensively stronger.

Leeds are third in the Championship table at the moment with 61 points from 32 matches, two points behind leaders Norwich City with a game in hand.

Leeds United's Jack Harrison celebrates scoring his side's second goal with teammates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Swansea City at Elland Road on February...