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Leeds United faithful will love Rob Edwards' comments ahead of Elland Road showdown

dom howson
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-Credit: (Image: Getty Images)
-Credit: (Image: Getty Images)


Rob Edwards is relishing the challenge of facing Leeds United tomorrow night, labelling the Whites as the "best team" in the Championship.

Edwards takes his Luton Town side to Elland Road looking to build on Saturday's morale-boosting win over struggling Hull City. The three points moved the Hatters up to 16th in the standings, three points above the relegation zone.

But Town, who have endured a topsy-turvy season so far (W5 D3 L8), will have their work cut out to pick up a positive result at Elland Road. Daniel Farke's men enter the contest on the back of just one defeat in their past 11 outings.

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“They (Leeds) are probably the best team [in the division]. They have some great individuals and they’re playing with a lot of confidence,” said Edwards, who has confirmed Amari’i Bell, Jordan Clark, Reece Burke, Shandon Baptiste and Tom Krauß are all in line to face the league leaders. “It’s going to be a really good challenge and we’ve got to embrace it and enjoy it. They’ll be a good atmosphere and we’re really looking forward to it.”

Edwards was impressed with what he saw from United in their enthralling victory at Swansea City last Sunday. “It was a thrilling game between two good teams,” said Edwards. “Leeds create a lot of chances and don’t give much away at the other end. It was a high-scoring affair, but in general they don’t give much away and gave a lot of good players at the top end of the pitch. They play with a real clarity so we know how difficult it is going to be.

“However, we’ve shown a resilience on Saturday, with that desire and work ethic and we’re going to have to show that in abundance on Wednesday.”

The Hatters have been wretched on the road, losing four on the trot away from Kenilworth Road. Not since 1961 have Town won in the league at Elland Road.