Football legend reduced to tears in the stands as brother, 16, of Premier League star makes debut for Leeds

HARRY GRAY made his first team debut for Leeds on Monday – in front of a club legend.

With the Whites 6-0 up against Stoke at Elland Road, the 16-year-old was introduced to replace Brenden Aaronson in the 86th minute.

Harry Gray made his debut for Leeds on MondayCredit: Getty
Leeds United's Harry Gray and manager Daniel Farke on the pitch.
He became the youngest member of his family to make his first team debutCredit: PA
Eddie Gray at a Leeds soccer match.
His great uncle, club legend Eddie Gray, proudly watched on from the standsCredit: PA

As a result, he became the youngest member of his football family to make his senior debut.

The forward is the younger brother of Archie Gray, who joined Tottenham in a £30million transfer from Leeds last July.

His dad, Andy, also played for the Championship side, as did his grandad, Frank.

And his great uncle, Eddie Gray, is a club legend.

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Eddie made 532 appearances for Leeds in his playing career and spent another four years as manager.

The 77-year-old was in the stands to watch his great nephew make his debut on Sunday.

He appeared emotional as Harry was introduced for the first time.

Leeds’ 6-0 win over Stoke put them in pole position to earn promotion back to the Premier League with two games left to play.

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And the club’s spot in the top division was confirmed when Burnley clinched a 2-1 win over Sheffield United later in the evening.

Players stayed at Elland Road after their match to watch the huge clash.

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And they partied late into the evening when their promotion was confirmed.

Burnley also earned automatic promotion with the win over Sheffield United.

Archie Gray of Tottenham Hotspur running with the ball during a soccer match.
Harry Gray is the brother of Tottenham star Archie GrayCredit: Getty

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