Leeds United player ratings as Gray, Rutter and Kamara lead season's best mauling of Norwich City

Georginio Rutter of Leeds United celebrates -Credit:Matt West/REX/Shutterstock
Georginio Rutter of Leeds United celebrates -Credit:Matt West/REX/Shutterstock


Leeds United (4-2-3-1)

1 Illan Meslier

Had his moment, despite the hefty scoreline. Stood tall for an immense save that kept the feel-good factor flowing at 2-0 in the first half. Commanding on crosses thereafter too. No messing about with his distribution either. 8

22 Archie Gray

Another mightily impressive night under the lights for this 18-year-old. So composed and unflappable on the biggest night of his career so far. Has the engine and the legs to keep with the opponent's quicker players, but the technical ability to then get himself out of tight situations too. Raided forward at will. 9

14 Joe Rodon

Commanding and set the tone with some massive interceptions and tackles in the first half, deep in the away half too. Never put in bother. So important for snuffing out danger and getting possession moving forward again. 9

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4 Ethan Ampadu (c)

One blot on his copybook was the misjudged slide to stop Josh Sargent that put him in for a one vs one with Meslier. Didn't put a foot wrong thereafter. Big presence in the backline. 8

3 Junior Firpo

Didn't put a foot wrong as we know can happen. One of those who undoubtedly fed off the confidence from the team's start to the game. So good as he gets forward like a fifth attacker in this formation. Immense composure to tee up Crysencio Summerville for the fourth goal. 9

44 Ilia Gruev

What a time to score your first goal in Leeds colours. An expertly executed free-kick that foxed Angus Gunn. Set the team on their way and then played at his destructive, protective best in the engine room. 9

8 Glen Kamara

Right up there with his best performances in the spotlight games against Leicester City and Ipswich Town this season. Quietly gets about the pitch spoiling Norwich play. Moved the team up and down the field so well. 9

29 Wilfried Gnonto

Perhaps didn't quite find the same wattage as his team-mates, but by no means a poor performance from the Italian. Brought so much energy and pace to the attack. They couldn't touch him as he dribbled. A divine cross for Joel Piroe to nod home the second. 8

24 Georginio Rutter

Back at it and nobody needed a goal more than him. Like Firpo, fed off the confidence of the crowd and the team. Goal was a cherry on the cake he was already sculpting in open play. 9

10 Crysencio Summerville

Got the goal his play deserved after a selfless assist from Firpo. Floats with the ball and almost through opposition defenders. A menace. The player who could run riot at Wembley. 9

7 Joel Piroe

Waited all season for a performance like this from the Dutch striker. Immense. A perfect display as the lone striker. Ran the channels, outmuscled defenders, got on the end of passes into the box, scored and set others up. Tremendous. Only taken down from a nine after his missed sitters. 8

Substitutes

28 Karl Darlow

5 Charlie Cresswell

6 Liam Cooper (on for Gruev 83min)

A late cameo on what was surely his Elland Road farewell. N/A

12 Jaidon Anthony (on for Summerville 74min)

Bright, but nothing like the supernova colour we saw from the starters. 7

17 Jamie Shackleton

20 Daniel James (on for Gnonto 69min)

Wasted the chance to be a hero with a dire corner that could have given Cooper a chance for a late goal. 7

30 Joe Gelhardt

33 Connor Roberts (on for Rutter 74min)

Not much seen of him, but battled well with the game long since won. 7

49 Mateo Joseph (on for Piroe 74min)

No sniff of a goal, even on a night when Leeds scored four. 7