Jason Wilcox scored on his full league debut after signing from Blackburn Rovers for £4 million in December 1999. But that goal against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light was a rare highlight for a winger whose opportunities proved limited and game time sporadic. He joined the Whites at a time a younger rival - Harry Kewell - stepped through the academy at Thorp Arch. During five years Wilcox played just 105 times yet demonstrated his vision and creative ability out wide when opportunities came and injuries subsided. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
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Jason Wilcox scores against Lazio during the Champions League Group D match at Elland Road in March 2001. Photo: Getty
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Jason Wilcox is challenged by West Ham United's Michael Carrick during the FA Carling Premiership at Upton Park in April 2001. Photo: Getty
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November 2001 and Jason Wilcox tangles with Bouba Papa Diop of Grasshopper during the UEFA Cup third round first leg clash at the Hardturm Stadium in Zurich, Switzerland. Leeds won 2-1. Photo: Getty
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Chelsea's Frank Lampard loses his footing as Jason Wilcox closes in during the FA Barclaycard Premiership clash at Stamford Bridge in January 2002. Chelsea won 2-0. Photo: Getty
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Jason Wilcox challenges Malaga's Marcelo Romero during the UEFA Cup third round second leg clash at Elland Road in December 2002. Photo: Getty
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Jason Wilcox scores during the FA Barclaycard Premiership clash against Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium in December 2002. Photo: Getty