Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa was delighted with Adam Forshaw's performance for their Carabao Cup win against Crewe Alexandra.

The 29-year-old midfielder, dogged by a career-threatening hip injury and subsequent setbacks since September 2019, slotted seamlessly back into Bielsa's starting line-up before being replaced after an hour.

Bielsa said: “Forshaw is very well prepared, he has sacrificed a lot and progressively, if he keeps healthy and acquires the competition rhythm, he has all the virtues to become a player that can shine.

“He was going to play between 45 minutes and an hour and he could handle the rhythm of the game, so we are satisfied."

Kalvin Phillips wore the skipper's armband in the absence of Liam Cooper as Bielsa made six changes and the England midfielder's opener was met by a roar of relief from the home faithful in a crowd of 34,154.

"Kalvin was the captain because he was chosen by his team-mates," Bielsa added. "For the team, he is a reference and he is also for the public."