Tom Pearce made his senior team debut in Leeds United’s 1-2 defeat against Sheffield United on Saturday in the Championship clash at Elland Road.
With nothing to play for in the league, Paul Heckingbottom has the luxury to give the club’s young academy players a chance to show whether they are ready to represent the senior team.
With Laurens De Bock injured, Pearce was rewarded for his fine form for the under-23s throughout the season with a senior team debut, and he did make a fine impression.
Pearce performed really well and has showed signs that he has the potential to handle the pressure.