Sam Allardyce open to Leeds stay but warns side may struggle in second tier

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Sam Allardyce has warned that Leeds could struggle in the Championship after his four-game interim tenure ended with relegation. After the 4-1 defeat by Tottenham at Elland Road – where two goals from Harry Kane lifted the striker’s Premier League tally to 30 for the season – Allardyce had a stark, unvarnished message for the Leeds board.

“There is a lot of work to be done here next season, even in the Championship,” said the 68-year-old, who is open to remaining in charge. “Goals need to be scored and you need goalscorers to score them. The squad is a little on the young side and lacks experience. As a squad they haven’t been good enough. You can’t keep making unforced errors. We gifted Tottenham three goals today. Which way does the club want to go?”

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