Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has been insistent that he doesn’t want to put undue pressure on Harry Gray and wants his development to happen away from the spotlight.
It seems he is receiving some real help from one of his most senior players in the squad.
Gray is seen as one of the hottest young strikers in English football and is set to sign his first professional contract with Leeds next month when he turns 17.
He made his first-team debut for Leeds last season, but Farke has kept him away from his matchday squads in the Premier League this season despite his scoring spree for the Under-21s.
The Leeds manager is insistent that he needs to play games in the Under-21s and train with the first team to develop physically while still maintaining his confidence. He is now getting real help from one of his key senior players in his squad to nurture the youngster.
Daniel Farke reveals Dominic Calvert-Lewin has emerged as a real example for Harry Gray
Calvert-Lewin scored his first Leeds goal in the 3-1 win over Wolves last weekend, but Farke highlighted the role he is playing behind the scenes at the club.
He is loving the 28-year-old striker’s attitude, and admitted that the forward is emerging as a real example and reference point for Gray in training.
The Leeds manager also revealed that the striker has also taken up a leadership role inside the dressing room, apart from all the hard yards he is putting in to become better at his job on the pitch.
“Very important and a sign he’s on a good path”, Farke said in a press conference.
“Brilliant from the day he walked in. Great attitude, giving examples to Harry Gray in training. He is the most Premier League-experienced player [in the squad], and tries to take on more responsibility in the dressing room.
“The most important responsibility is what you do on the pitch, and what he’s done is amazing. Not just the goal but the physical side.
“Very professional, always doing additional work. If he keeps going like this, he’ll be a very important player for us.”
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