Jesse Marsch puts focus on young Leeds United ace's attitude as Kalvin Phillips exit talks reportedly advance

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Leeds United travel to Vicarage Road on Saturday for a bottom-of-the-table Premier League clash with Watford - here are Friday's key headlines.

Jesse Marsch targets young Leeds United ace's discipline

Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch has praised the progress of young winger Crysencio Summerville.

The 20-year-old grabbed headlines on Monday night after bagging a hat-trick during the Under 23s Premiere League 2 victory over Crystal Palace.

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Beyond his performances on the pitch, the youngster's off-field conduct has significantly improved since Marsch arrived at the club in February.

"I think that he has grown since I have been here more and more and more," said Marsch.

"I have talked to him about his behaviour and mentality and professional behaviour every day off the pitch and what he needs to be like when he shows up here, what what the work week needs to look like and then how to adapt to the style of play that we want and how to continue learning the tactics and behaviours.

Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. Pic: Stu Forster.Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. Pic: Stu Forster.
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. Pic: Stu Forster.

"And for me he has grown a lot in the last month and I think this performance is a representation of his professional behaviour, his work ethic, his mentality to try to learn and adapt."

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