Former Leeds United defender Danny Mills believes youngster Jamie Shackleton is good enough to be a midfield regular for the Whites next season.
The 19-year-old broke into the the Leeds side this season, and despite being mainly used as a substitute throughout the campaign, played 90 and 66 minutes of the two play-off semi-final encounters against Derby County.
But Mills, speaking to Football Insider, is convinced the Elland Road academy graduate is the “real deal” and can be a major force for the club in the coming seasons.
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"Shackleton has done very well when he’s played for Leeds,” the former England international said.
“He’s quick, tenacious, drives forward with the ball and can see a pass.
“He can slot into the midfield area next season, no problem.
"If you have him and Kalvin Phillips, you need someone creative alongside them.”
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