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Noel Whelan praises Leeds United’s Jack Clarke

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Jack Clarke played well for Leeds United against Bolton Wanderers in the Championship at the weekend.

15th December 2018, University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton, England; EFL Championship football, Bolton Wanderers versus Leeds United; Jack Clarke of Leeds United takes on Will Buckley of...

Noel Whelan said on BBC Radio Leeds that Leeds United youngster Jack Clarke played well against Bolton Wanderers at the weekend.

Clarke, who can operate as a forward or as a winger, featured for Leeds in their 1-0 win against Bolton away from home in the Championship this past Saturday afternoon.

The 18-year-old did not start the match, but the youngster came on as a substitute at the start of the second half.

According to WhoScored, the talented and promising young teenager had a pass accuracy of 64.3%, made one tackle, and attempted three dribbles.

Clarke has made seven substitute appearances in the Championship for Leeds so far this season, providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored.

The youngster was a key figure in Leeds’s improve performance in the second half against Bolton, as his introduction saw the Whites create more problems for the home team and gave their defenders a lot to worry about.

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Former Leeds striker Whelan was impressed with the performance of Clarke and has praised the 18-year-old.

Whelan said on BBC Radio Leeds about Clarke after the match this past Saturday afternoon: “Jack Clarke has been excellent when he has come on, today another impressive 45 minutes under this belt.”

Reading's Leandro Bacuna is fouled by Leeds United's Jack Clarke during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Reading at Elland Road on November 27, 2018 in Leeds,...