Monday 22 December 2014 15:04, UK
Leeds head coach Neil Redfearn has hailed the importance of Lewis Cook after another impressive display from the teenage midfielder at the weekend.
Cook has been a regular in United's midfield since Redfearn handed him a first Sky Bet Championship start in August's home win over Bolton.
The academy product, who now has 21 first-team appearances to his name, stood out again on Saturday evening as Leeds drew 1-1 away at Nottingham Forest in front of the television cameras.
Redfearn told the club's official website: "Lewis Cook, 17-years-old, he was the best player on the pitch by a mile.
"There were some good signs for us on Saturday. He's one of ours and he wants to play for Leeds United, that's all he's known.
"He's a massive influence on us and how we play. Even at the tender age of 17, there's a maturity about him. He's got this strength in character and he's getting better and better."
