Ex-Leeds United and Leicester City man spells out 'phenomenal' Whites promotion battle conclusion

Former Leeds United forward Brian Deane has labelled the Whites' run of form as 'phenomenal' after seeing them reel runaway leaders Leicester City back in. Enzo Maresca's side were 12 points clear at the top of the Championship table last month and Deane, who also represented the Foxes during his playing days, thought the club were certainties to win promotion back to the Premier League.

But they have been knocked off their perch by Leeds, who have now won 12 of their 13 games since the turn of the calendar year. Daniel Farke's side were in fourth on New Year's Day and looking destined to settle for a play-off spot but collecting 37 points from a possible 39 has catapulted them into a title race with eight games to go.