Salford City 0 Leeds United 3 - player ratings: Kalvin Phillips and Eddie Nketiah star in the Carabao Cup

Leeds United cruised to a 3-0 victory over Salford City in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening - but how did we rate the performance?

Eddie Nketiah, Gaetano Berardi and Mateusz Klich all bagged as Helder Costa notched two assists in Lancashire - here are our scores from Moor Lane as Marcelo Bielsa made seven changes.

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Leeds United ratings
8 - Some solid saves and a much more assured showing. Kept Salford at bay from distance, did miss one punch but we'll let him off.placeholder image
8 - Some solid saves and a much more assured showing. Kept Salford at bay from distance, did miss one punch but we'll let him off.
7 - A first start of the season and a good showing, bagged a rare goal too which sparked wild celebrations.placeholder image
7 - A first start of the season and a good showing, bagged a rare goal too which sparked wild celebrations.
8 - Another very strong display against two towering centre forwards. Certainly didn't shirk the challenge. Has made a really bright start to life with Leeds.placeholder image
8 - Another very strong display against two towering centre forwards. Certainly didn't shirk the challenge. Has made a really bright start to life with Leeds.
6 - More minutes and did struggle initially against the height of Mani Dieseruvwe. Saw him off in the end.placeholder image
6 - More minutes and did struggle initially against the height of Mani Dieseruvwe. Saw him off in the end.
6 - Lots of involvement but his end product was lacking a tad. One cross in the second half was a beauty but Klich fluffed his lines.placeholder image
6 - Lots of involvement but his end product was lacking a tad. One cross in the second half was a beauty but Klich fluffed his lines.
8 - Cruised through the gears and was in complete control from start to finish. A game in which he dictated with the utmost ease. Sky's man of the match.placeholder image
8 - Cruised through the gears and was in complete control from start to finish. A game in which he dictated with the utmost ease. Sky's man of the match.
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