Which Leeds United young stars used Australia tour to force their way into Jesse Marsch’s plans

Jesse Marsch will have a much clearer idea of his Leeds United squad following the end of their pre-season tour of Australia. Three matches Down Under saw one win, one draw and one defeat with plenty of positives to take back home.

Of the six summer additions that travelled to Australia, five produced impressive performances as they settled into the squad, with Luis Sinisterra unable to do so by no fault of his own. Last season’s players, meanwhile, looked a lot more like a Marsch side, with aggressive pressing and direct, central attacks.

But while so much attention was paid to the big money arrivals from this summer, a host of the Whites' promising young talents were also attempting to force their way into the American’s first-team plans. A fresh start and full pre-season under Marsch can give the likes of Cody Drameh, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray the opportunity to make the step up to first team football next season.

But which of the club’s future stars did enough to influence Marsch’s plans?

The 20-year-old only managed 71 minutes, thanks mainly to the outstanding performances of Rasmus Kristensen, but Cody Drameh will be part of Jesse Marsch’s plans next season despite the Australia tour.

Luke Ayling’s spell on the sidelines following surgery will continue into next season, making Drameh the back-up right back at Elland Road, and the former Fulham man will hope to get some more minutes during the campaign.

Another who only featured sporadically - 67 minutes - Leo Hjelde’s prominence within the first team picture will depend on any remaining summer business at left-back. The 18-year-old looked solid when called upon both Down Under and in bits last season, but falls behind natural left-back Leif Davis.

Hjeld