Leeds United loanee reaping 'confidence' benefits with goal run

After a difficult start to his Leyton Orient loan spell, Leeds United striker Sonny Perkins has finally found his form. The 20-year-old moved to east London on a temporary deal in the summer, but had struggled to notch his first goal for the Os.

However, a run of three goals in his last three games has given the youngster a huge confidence boost, something which Orient manager Richie Wellens says is evident on the pitch.

Perkins made 12 appearances for the League One side without finding the net, but broke his duck in the FA Cup, scoring the opening goal against Boreham Wood. He then went on to notch in the 3-0 win over Blackpool in the league before getting his third for the club on Tuesday night in their 3-1 EFL Trophy win at MK Dons.

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Daniel Farke will be keeping a close eye on his form while at Brisbane Road, and Wellens says he is now reaping the benefits of being trusted to get on with the task.

“You can see when you give someone confidence what can happen to him," Wellens told Leyton Orient TV.

“I actually think the striker should have scored more. We were always just a little bit off nicking it. We could have had three or four similar to Charlie’s [Kelman] goal tonight, but we are just a little yard off it, but I am pleased for Sonny, Charlie, and obviously Dan Agyei after missing that sitter.”

Perkins will return to action for Leyton Orient next weekend when they travel to Stevenage, with this weekend's scheduled game against Mansfield Town postponed.