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Eddie Gray: This player is the reason Leeds have become promotion hopefuls
ROB GREEN has a calming influence on the rest of the Leeds squad, according to Eddie Gray.
Rob Green saved a penalty in Leeds' 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday
Leeds are enjoying a successful season under Garry Monk and are up to fourth in the Championship table.
The Elland Road club ground out an important 1-0 win over fellow promotion-hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
And former manager Eddie Gray has heaped praise on goalkeeper Rob Green for his performance - in particular his penalty save.
Rob Green is a calming influence in the Leeds dressing room, says Eddie Gray
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And Gray thinks his arrival from Queens Park Rangers in the summer has been key to Leeds' success this season.
"Well, it was a tremendous save”, Gray told Leeds United TV.
“Everyone is giving their opinion about the game, but the way the flow of the game was going in the second half, if they scored from the penalty kick, there is only one team you can think of going and winning it.
“It was such an important save for the goalkeeper.
Rob Green's influence on the team has been very good
"They didn’t create any clear cut chances, but the pressure was building.
“His influence on the team has been very good.
"He’s a calming influence on the players and he’s an experienced goalkeeper.”