Leeds boss praises Beckford

Last updated : 17 July 2007 By Daniel Elwes
Beckford ended last season on loan at Scunthorpe, helping the Iron seal the League One title.

Iron boss Nigel Adkins has made an approach for the forward, but he caught the eye of Leeds boss Dennis Wise during the friendly with non-league side York City on Friday night.

"Jermaine is like a breath of fresh air," hailed Wise, who will need to rely on youngsters like Beckford as his side tackle League One this term.

"He is fit and has been working hard. He has lost a percentage of body fat, he's done all the running and I am pleased."