Pascal Struijk was handed a full Whites debut. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.Pascal Struijk was handed a full Whites debut. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.
Pascal Struijk was handed a full Whites debut. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.

Derby County 1 Leeds United 3: Graham Smyth's player ratings as Premier-bound Whites celebrate in style at Pride Park

LEEDS United recorded a 3-1 victory at Derby County in their first game since sealing the Championship title - but how did we rate the performances?

United approached the Sunday afternoon clash against the Rams having already secured promotion to the Premier League as Championship champions.

Strikes from Pablo Hernandez, Jamie Shackleton and a Matthew Clarke own goal gave Leeds all three points and the YEP's chief football writer Graham Smyth hands out the scores.

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