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Simon Grayson praises Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford

Simon Grayson has raved about Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford on LUTV.

The former Leeds and Aston Villa defender was impressed by the goals that Bamford scored at Villa Park last week.

The 27-year-old former Chelsea and Nottingham Forest striker bagged a hat-trick in the Whites’ 3-0 win against Villa away from home in the Premier League last Friday evening.

Grayson, who was in charge of Leeds from 2008 until 2012, has spoken highly of the 27-year-old.

The Englishman said about Bamford on LUTV: “I think scoring so early against Liverpool was a big boost for his confidence.