'Longstaff orchestrated tenacious Leeds performance'

How crucial a signing Sean Longstaff is for Leeds may only be fully quantifiable later down the line, but he was the standout player in a thrilling game against Bournemouth.

A tenacious performance from Leeds, rich in desire, was orchestrated by the midfielder on Saturday.

Longstaff is a wholehearted, dynamic player who appears to be tightly grasping the challenge of being a key figure at Leeds, no longer in the clutches of player rotation at Newcastle.

Yes, there was assist - and a fine goal - but there was much more from Longstaff in a game they would have won comfortably had they been up against a lesser-equipped side than Bournemouth.

Daniel Farke rightly acclaimed Longstaff's leadership and prominence in the match. He imposed himself, kept the ball moving and showed great awareness of the threat his teammates could offer too.

Longstaff could prove to be one of the most useful summer signings of any Premier League side.