Liam Cooper declares 'deep' Carabao Cup aim and hails Elland Road faithful for sell-out against Crewe

Leeds United captain Liam Cooper has set his sights on a 'deep' Carabao Cup run - and avoiding a second round 'banana skin' against Crewe Alexandra.
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Leeds will line up in front of a sell-out crowd for Tuesday evening's clash against a side who sit 21st in League One.

"As you know, I love nothing more than Elland Road at full capacity under the floodlights," said Cooper in the matchday programme.

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"To have sold out for tonight's match is testament to you all.

CUP AIM: For Leeds United captain Liam Cooper. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images.CUP AIM: For Leeds United captain Liam Cooper. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images.
CUP AIM: For Leeds United captain Liam Cooper. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images.

"Down the years, we know games like tonight's Crewe can be a real banana skin.

"We want to have a good run in the cup this season and go deep in the competition.

"Crewe will be up for it and I'm sure they will enjoy the occasion.

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"For us, we need no motivation with you all behind us and we will be doing everything to progress to the next round."

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Thank you Laura Collins