Leeds United Under-21s’ head coach Michael Skubala says supporters at youth team games have played a part in Archie Gray’s first-team breakthrough this season.
Speaking following his team’s 2-0 win versus OGC Nice in the Premier League International Cup, Skubala credited exposure to crowds at youth level with Gray’s acclimation to the intensity of a first-team atmosphere on matchdays.
“I think it's so important for their development to understand how the crowd can help them,” Skubala said. “Also, [when] the crowd are shouting it makes it a different environment for the players. So, I think we can't underestimate the support from the fans and how much it helps the young players in terms of their development.
“You might not see it now, but when you see [them] coming on for the first team, and they can cope like Archie Gray because they've had crowds a little bit. I think that's one of the special [aspects] of Elland Road, we get good crowds with the 21s. I think it's really special.”
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