Leeds: 16 y/o 'massive talent' set to 'make a name for himself' at Elland Road

Leeds United teenager Archie Gray is a ‘massive talent’ who is set to ‘make a name for himself’ at Elland Road, according to Sky Sports reporter Tim Thornton.

While Whites head coach Jesse Marsch was allowed to spend close to £100million during the summer transfer window, he has an exciting academy graduate who is also waiting in the wings for an opportunity.

Although Gray is still searching for his senior debut, he appears to be on the right track when it comes to attempting to break into Marsch’s plans.

The attacking midfielder was named on the bench as Leeds got their season up-and-running with a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on the opening day.

Gray, who joined the Yorkshire giants as an under-nine, has also been impressing at youth level during the early stages of the campaign.

He has made four appearances for the under-21s and grabbed assists in comfortable wins over Derby County and Southampton.

It comes after Gray was included in Leeds' 26-man squad for the pre-season tour of Australia in the summer, where friendlies against Brisbane Roar, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace took place.

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Thornton believes Gray has a bright future ahead of him and will go on to enjoy a stellar career with Leeds.

The Sky Sports reporter feels the 16-year-old has the potential to be remembered by the Whites fanbase for generations to come.

Thornton told GIVEMESPORT: "Archie Gray is obviously a massive talent. In terms of similarities, I'm not sure if there's any particular player that stands out, but I think he's one of those that will make a name for himself.

"He might be the one that's drawing the comparisons in the