Danny Mills delivers bold prediction ahead of Leeds United v Norwich second leg

Former Leeds United defender Danny Mills.
Former Leeds United defender Danny Mills. -Credit:Getty


Danny Mills believes Leeds United will have to be at the very best to beat Norwich City in their Championship play-off semi-final second leg this evening.

The Whites drew 0-0 at Carrow Road on Sunday and will now be back by a sold-out atmosphere in South Yorkshire as they eye a potential trip to Wembley later this month.

Leeds will be confident having beaten David Wagner’s men both home and away in the regular season, but will miss striker Patrick Bamford who has been ruled out through injury for the visit of David Wagner's side. Connor Roberts and Dan James are, however, likely to be in the squad after recent injuries.

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Mills, who spent five years as a Leeds player, predicted that the Elland Road crowd could prove pivotal this evening, with a hint of extra stress given his former employer are now favourites to win on home soil.

“It’s not a foregone conclusion, who can handle the pressure," the 46-year-old told talkSPORT earlier today.

"Elland Road is one of the best atmospheres when it’s rocking, lights are on. The atmosphere is second to none. But that comes with added pressure.

“You can get a few moans and groans. [The] home form is great. Everything points to a Leeds win. But I’ve seen Leeds in the play-offs, Bielsa against Derby, it can fall apart in a split second. I hope Leeds don’t crumble.”