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Tragedy-hit teenager Wilks makes debut for Leeds

by Afp

Sutton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Mallik Wilks whose brother Raheem was shot dead last Thursday came on as a substitute for tier two Leeds United in their FA Cup fourth round clash with non league Sutton on Sunday.

Raheem, 19, was shot dead in Leeds in what police termed a ‘targeted attack’ and they have subsequently arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with the offence. 

Mallik, 18, decided to accompany the squad for their FA Cup tie and when manager Garry Monk sent him on during the second-half it marked his first appearance for the senior side. 

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