Leeds fans are desperate for academy winger Jack Clarke to start after Paul Heckingbottom said there is plenty of competition for places.

If Leeds fans are fed up of watching their team put in soulless performances devoid of any real quality, they might be better served watching the Under-23 side, who are absolutely flying under the guidance Carlos Corberán.

After four consecutive wins, the youngsters sit third in their division, and fans have been extremely impressed by the likes of Sam Dalby and Tyler Denton.

Another young star who has earned plenty of admirers for his displays with the U23s is Jack Clarke. The 17 year-old winger signed his first professional deal with the club earlier this season, having been promoted to the U23 side following some fantastic performances for the U18s.

Clarke provided two wonderful assists in last week’s 3-0 win over Cardiff, when fans compared him to Leeds legend Eddie Gray.

With plenty of calls to write off the season and give the youngsters a chance, manager Paul Heckingbottom admitted Clarke has been “doing well for a long time” but insisted there is still quality competition in front of him.

We don’t think Leeds fans agree with the boss on this one, and some of the best Twitter reactions can be found below…

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