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Harry Gray says he "pushed" for his loan move to Rotherham United having felt there was little more to gain than staying and playing at academy level.

The 17-year-old, who has 11 goals from 13 academy games at Leeds United this season, has joined the Millers for the rest of the League One season, in what is the first move of his senior career.

Gray has not played a competitive senior match since his Leeds cameo debut against Stoke City back in April on the day United earned promotion back to the Premier League, albeit he has made two matchday squads this campaign.

Gray says Rotherham boss Matt Hamshaw has promised him opportunities for minutes, which is something that sold the move to the teenager. He could make his debut for his loan club in Saturday’s clash with Stockport County.

Speaking to club media upon signing, Gray said: “[I was] pushing for a loan move and when I heard that I could go to Rotherham it was an opportunity that excited me.

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