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Jermaine Beckford comments on Leeds United

Jermaine Beckford of Preston North End reacts during the warm up prior to the EFL Cup fourth round match between Newcastle United and Preston North...
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Jermaine Beckford played for Leeds United from 2006 until 2010.

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa takes his place in the dugout during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Leeds United at Bet365 Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Stoke on...

Jermaine Beckford has said on BBC Radio Leeds that he would have enjoyed playing for Leeds United under Marcelo Bielsa.

The 35-year-old striker, now on the books of Bury in League One, played for Leeds from 2006 until 2010.

The Jamaica international was a success during his time at Elland Road, and he has said that he would have relished playing under Bielsa at the West Yorkshire outfit.

Beckford has praised Leeds for creating chances and also for not giving the opposition teams too many chances of their own.

Beckford said on BBC Radio Leeds: “I would not have minded being involved because the way that he sets his teams up, the boys get a lot of chances.

“Not only do they get a lot of chances, they don’t give away that many chances either.”

READING, ENGLAND -  Preston North End's Jermaine Beckford in action during todays match  during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Preston North End at the Madejski...

Strong start

Leeds have made a strong start to the season and are playing brilliantly at the moment.

The Whites are at the top of the Championship table at the moment with 13 points from five matches, level on points with Swansea City, who are currently second in the standings.

There is a long, long way to go this season, but the early signs are very positive for Leeds.

The Whites will take on Championship rivals Stoke City at Elland Road in the EFL Cup on Tuesday evening.

Jermaine Beckford of Preston North End reacts during the warm up prior to the EFL Cup fourth round match between Newcastle United and Preston North End at St James' Park on October 25,...