Jack Harrison was Leeds United’s unsung hero at Derby County.
Kemar Roofe was Leeds United’s hero today, but his team-mate is getting a bit more shine than him.
Leeds beat Derby County 1-0 at Pride Park this evening to put one foot in the playoff final.
Roofe broke the deadlock on 55 minutes after collecting a sumptuous pass from team-mate Jack Harrison, before guiding the ball beyond Kelle Roos.
Harrison, on loan from Manchester City, has been a bit hit and miss for United since joining last summer.
But the 22-year-old – on £51,000 per week [Spotrac] – was exceptional today and former Whites boss Simon Grayson highlighted his contribution to the goal.
He said on live on talkSPORT: “It came out to Harrison who put an absolute world-class ball into Kemar Roofe. He [Roofe] didn’t have to break his stride.
“He managed to finish it first time, slot it into the goal.”
Harrison was also involved in the game’s controversial incident, when referee Craig Pawson reversed a decision to award Derby a penalty.
Pawson initially pointed to the spot when Harrison was adjudged to have fouled Jayden Bogle in the box but, after consulting his linesman, the referee awarded Leeds a free kick.
Had he conceded a penalty which led to Marcelo Bielsa’s side drawing 1-1, the post-match reception for the young winger might not have been so glowing.
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