Leeds United player ratings: Full-back excellent to outshine goalscoring wingers

Leeds United were not at their best, but got the job done against Norwich City.

Illan Meslier – a quiet night 6

Jayden Bogle – continued his recent good form with an excellent performance, shame his first-half volley was saved 9

Joe Rodon – another who was not overly taxed 6

Ethan Ampadu – needed a hand from Rodon early on but his was another uneventful night 6

Sam Byram – a disappointing night when his full-back partner was so good 6

Joe Rothwell – played some passes but marked down because he was booked for diving 6

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STAR MAN: Jayden Bogle

Ao Tanaka – lucky to leave the field with a substitution rather than a second yellow card, a beautiful pass to Bogle was the exception on a rare poor night for him 5

Daniel James – scored one, made one – hard to argue with that 8

Brenden Aaronson – played an important part in the opening goal but often leaves you wanting more 7

Manor Solomon – another early goal from the in-form winger 8

Joel Piroe – can be a bit anonymous when he does not score. Did not score 5

Substitutes:

Ilia Gruev (for Byram, 56) – settled things down after Tanaka's nervy moment 6

Junior Firpo (for Tanaka, 56) – gave Leeds an extra attacking edge 6

Largie Ramazani (for Solomon, 74) – another who made a big impact from the bench 6

Willy Gnonto (for James, 74) – not at his best right now but still working hard 5

Josuha Guilavogui (for Rothwell, 89) – a fraction away from scoring N/A

Not used: Joseph, Darlow, Schmidt, Wober.

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