As part of the club , he watched the side from a young age and developed an admiration for United 's legendary defender Lucas Radebe .
Lees began his football career at Leeds United when he joined as an eight - year - old .
As part of the club , Lees watched the side from a young age and developed an admiration for Leeds United 's legendary defender Lucas Radebe .
Lees began his football career at Leeds United when he joined as an eight - year - old .