Leeds United U23 coach Danny Schofield has lavished praise on Ghana striker Jordan Ayew after his side played against their Crystal Palace counterparts.
The Ghana international was one of two first team players who were included in the Palace side who earned a 2-2 draw in the U23 match at Selhurst Park on Monday.
Ayew decided to step to get more game time under his belt before the end of the season with the Africa Cup of Nations looming in Egypt.
Schofield thought the striker was a 'handful' all game.
''I think it was a very difficult test for us,'' Schofield told LUTV.
''I think they had some very good players, very dynamic players, players who are good in one v one situations.
"The striker, number 14, Jordan Ayew, I thought he was a handful all game, but we dealt with him really well,'' he added.
Ayew is likely to leave Palace at the end of the season as Southampton are reported to have targeted him for next season.
Southampton could land him for a a small transfer amount as his parent club Swansea want him off their payroll to reduce their wage bill.
Ayew spent this season on loan at Crystal Palace where he failed to make an impression.
The attacker is looking forward to a good Nations Cup after Ghana qualified for the competition in Egypt this June.
The 27-year-old has been named in Ghana's squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.