Daniel Farke calls Leeds United's Georginio Rutter a 'role model' for winning fans over

Crysencio Summerville and Dan James each scored twice in a storming first half which buried memories of Wednesday's 1-0 defeat at Stoke City. Both were substituted in the second period as was Rutter, who got as big an ovation from a crowd who have sensed he needs their support.

His £35m January signing was one of last season’s worst, the now-20-year-old unable to settle or even score. He has only notched twice this term, but Elland Road is willing him to succeed.

“He's had a difficult start to life here and there was some criticism,” acknowledged Farke. “It's important how you react.

“Our supporters have a really fine feeling for if a player is working his socks off. If a player is willing to improve our supporters are also willing to give his reward. Georgie can be a role model for how to win the supporters back.”

Farke was delighted his team has not lost consecutive games under him. “You can have a brilliant run of 20 wins but if there's one poor half or one poor result, it's always difficult to show a reaction.”

Summerville scored twice in the first half and made both James' goals after the pair were rested to the bench at Stoke.

“In terms of end product he has improved a lot from the start of the season,” said Farke. “It's necessary for a young player to add goals and assists. We are always bringing him into situations in training where he has to finish or find the finishing pass under pressure.”