Jack Clarke biggest winner at Leeds after defeat to Blackburn

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Leeds United youngster Jack Clarke has to be considered a fringe player at this moment in time and he’s flirted with the first team this season.

But the 17-year-old attacker has now come off the bench for the Whites in the last two consecutive Championship matches and looks like he’s the next big thing to come out of the academy at Elland Road.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side lost 2-1 to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday on the road to put a dent in their early season form, but Clarke was arguably the biggest winner to come out of the match on an individual level.

The English teenager looked a serious threat in the final third when he entered the action against Blackburn and once again showed he won’t be phased by the jump up to senior football.

The fleet-footed attacker produced some brilliant dribbles at the Blackburn defence and his positivity is to be admired.

He could be set for more opportunities going forward, as senior winger Ezgjan Alioski turned in a disappointing performance and Kemar Roofe is more effective when used in the centre.

Ledes have handed Clarke the chances to impress recently and the dazzling wide man has seized it with both hands.