Leeds fullback Ayling: The place lifts as soon as Allardyce walks in

Leeds fullback Luke Ayling says new manager Sam Allardyce has lifted the atmosphere at the club.

Ayling says the players were encouraged after yesterday's 2-2 draw with Newcastle.

He told BT Sport: "The place lifts as soon as he walks in. Hopefully we can kick on from here, a club like this should be in the Premier League. We have two games to do that.

"We played well last week against Man City, we got beaten 2-1 by the best team in the world. We've come out here against a team in form and grind out a 2-2 result.

"Now, we've got to make sure we carry this on next week."