Neil Redfearn has lavished praise on Leeds United youngster Chris Dawson, someone he feels is sure to have a bright future at the club.
Dawson is starring for the club's Under-21 side this season, most recently producing a dazzling display against Brentford, and knocking on Redfearn's door for a spot in the senior side.
However, the Leeds boss is reluctant to throw Dawson into the first team when a number of other starlets are already holding down a regular starting spot, being wary of playing too many youngsters in the same side.
But Dawson has a firm fan in Redfearn, who is sure the attacking midfielder has a bright future at Elland Road and told BBC Radio Leeds: "Chris has done well. I just think at this moment in time from where we are, you've just got to be careful how many that you blood at the same time.
"You want to give them a proper chance. He's done ever so well. I watched the Under-21s game against Brentford and he was outstanding at Elland Road.
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"There is no doubt in my mind that Chris Dawson is going to be a big part of what's happening at Leeds United for years to come.
"But it's about the right time and the right opportunity and I'm really mindful of the fact that we don't put too many in at once", the 49-year-old added.
Dawson was handed his first team debut for Leeds in 2013 by former manager Neil Warnock.
Redfearn in turn gave Dawson his first senior appearance since making his Whites debut against Cardiff City as a substitute earlier this season.
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