Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn excited by Sunderland trip

Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn has expressed his excitement after seeing his side drawn away to Sunderland in the FA Cup third round.

The tie is a repeat of the 1973 final which saw Sunderland stun Leeds with a 1-0 win at Wembley Stadium.

Redfearn has challenged his young squad to show that they can compete against Premier League opposition when they meet at the start of 2015.

"It is a great tie," he told the Yorkshire Evening Post. "Playing a Premier League club is a good draw for us and it will give our young side, with a lot of talent, the chance to pit their wits against a top-flight side, which is great.

"That '73 final is still there in a lot of Leeds fans' memories. I remember watching it, but only bits of it, and it was a famous final. It would be nice to go up there and put on a performance and get a win as they are obviously a big club who did well to stay in the Premier League last season."

Leeds continue their Championship campaign on Saturday when they welcome Fulham to Elland Road.