FARKE JOY AS RUTTER LEADS WHITES BLITZ

DANIEL Farke saluted striker Georginio Rutter after he set up the goals that propelled Leeds to victory over Watford at Elland Road.

- Andy Hunter

Second-half strikes from Joel Piroe, Sam Byram and Jaidon Anthony earned Leeds the deserved points.

Piroe gave Leeds the lead midway through the second half as he volleyed home to finish off a fine move by Farke’s side.

Byram capped his return to the side as he headed in from a corner and Anthony’s late goal moved Leeds up to fifth in the table having seen off a Watford outfit who rarely threatened.

Farke said of Rutter: “I think we can be absolutely happy with him today, his work ethic. He is great in linking the play.

“He is still a relatively young lad, it’s important that we were concentrated on scoring the first goal.

“He had great assists, it was a top class performance. He deserves all the praise.”