Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn has explained how he is gradually involving youngsters in the club's first team, something he feels is important because, in his view, the academy scene is a "protective environment".
Redfearn, who was in charge of Leeds' academy before making the step up to take charge of the senior side, has kept faith with young talents throughout his spell as boss, with Charlie Taylor, Sam Byram, Alex Mowatt and Lewis Cook all regulars when fit.
He is now eyeing blooding further young starlets, a group which includes Kalvin Phillips and Lewis Walters, but feels it is important to gradually open their eyes to the demands of Championship football.
"I'll take them sometimes on trips", he told BBC Radio Leeds.
"I took Walters and Phillips to Fulham, they were part of the squad, they didn't actually make the bench, but they were part of it, they sampled being at Craven Cottage and seeing the lads win, the experience of it", Redfearn continued, reminiscing about a 3-0 win over Fulham.
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"It's totally different from the protective environment of the academy.
"They've got to see the cut thrust of being a first team player and what it entails.
"They were in the dressing room sat in the corner when it got a bit heated at half time because we weren't playing well, we were leading 1-0, but they [the senior team] needed a rocket.
"So they heard that, but they've probably heard that before [laughs]."
Redfearn has promised to bring further youngsters in for their Leeds debut before the end of the season, with the Whites now well clear of relegation trouble and in the security of mid-table.
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