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Tyler Roberts admits he is more comfortable playing as striker for Leeds United

Leeds United maintained their impressive start to the season in the Championship after beating Preston North End 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Tyler Roberts scored twice for the Whites to earn all three points for Marcelo Bielsa’s side as they maintained the top position in the Championship.

The 19-year-old, who joined from West Brom for £2.5 million, a fee which could rise to £4m depending on performance conditions, came under criticism from the fans after his performance against Millwall.

However, Bielsa kept faith in him and he delivered against Preston. Bielsa initially thought that the teenager would be influential out wide but Roberts has admitted that he prefers playing as a striker.