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Leeds United U21's 'excellent' verdict after Mateo Joseph hat-trick

Leeds United supporters were left purring after the Under-21s made light work of Stoke City to remain top of Premier League 2 Division 2. The Whites beat the Potters 4-0 at the LNER Community Stadium in York, with Sonny Perkins and Mateo Joseph on target for Michael Skubala's side.

Joseph grabbed a hat-trick while Perkins goal scoring run now stretches to nine games - with 12 goals in all competitions this season for both club and country. It's been a promising campaign for the Under-21s following last season's disappointing relegation.

The Whites are unbeaten in the Premier League 2 Division 2 with five wins and a draw from their opening six games.

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Here's a look at what Leeds United supporters had to say on social media:

@marvin100 said: "That's one of the best #lufc u21 performances seen, and rivals some of the u23 games early last season."

@AdamOzzy tweeted: "I know a lot of our best players were in the first team, but how the hell did the u23s go down? So many quality prospects. The new Amazon show was a great insight."

@WeAreLeeds1919 said: "Won't lie I'm gutted the pathway to the first-team is blocked for Drameh - he'll go on to have a fantastic career somewhere and we'll be kicking ourselves."

@EthanFromOnline said: "Much prefer Joseph's game - more reliable in ball striking, both first time and when it's more intricate. But also, he doesn't have to do everything at breakneck speed - will receive in pressurized areas with back to goal without having to move a ton to be involved."

@StewMasters tweeted: "I actually think we have one of the best youth squads in the top tier of football! Summerfield, Gyabi, Joffy, Gnoto, Perkins, Dean, Cresswell, Drameh, Meslier and Joseph all looking incredible."

@Dre1451 said: "Under 21’s looked excellent tonight. Matteo Joseph with a hat trick, Perkins with one and a clean sheet. Gyabi played well as did Allen and Mcgurk. Some youth team we’ve got!"

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