Antonee Robinson impressed as Fulham defeated Leeds 2-1 on Saturday – a scoreline that flattered the Premier League strugglers.
Fulham hosted Leeds in the day's early kick-off in what was a showdown between four stars of the United States men's national team.
Javi Gracia took Brenden Aaronson, Weston McKennie and the rest of his Leeds side to Craven Cottage in desperate need of some points amid a fierce relegation battle, as they found themselves just two from safety.
Fulham, with USMNT defenders Tim Ream and Antonee "Jedi" Robinson in their lineup, took until the second half to get out of first gear – but pulled away soon after that.
Harry Wilson crashed home a first goal before Andreas Pereira made it 2-0 shortly after, with Robinson having a hand in both goals and impressing throughout.
A late Joao Palhinha own goal did little to change proceedings as pressure now mounts on Gracia's side, who appear to be hitting a barren spell of form at the worst possible time.
With four USMNT stars in action, GOAL takes a look at how each got on.
Getty ImagesTim Ream
There was no love lost between him and USMNT teammate Aaronson, who he smashed into after a few minutes. Seemed lucky to get away with an apparent back pass picked up by Bernd Leno in the first half, but replays showed it deflected off Rodrygo on the way through. Hardly threatened by a toothless Leeds attack but was solid throughout. His renaissance continues to be an amazing storyline.
Rating: 6/10
AdvertisementGetty ImagesAntonee Robinson
The best performer of the four USMNT players. Like Ream, wasn't afraid of clattering into international teammate Aaronson early in the second period, before he burst into life offensively. Had a hand in both Fulham goals, with his driving run starting the move for Wilson's strike, and it was his cross which Illan Meslier fumbled for Andreas Pereira's tap-in. Robinson even provided a goal-saving block before the offside flag came to his aid. His fine season continues.
Rating: 7/10
Getty ImagesWeston McKennie
Anyone home?! Failed to maintain control of midfield and could have been punished more severely had Fulham stepped it up a gear. Booked for a challenge on Kenny Tete late in the first half and was arguably lucky not to receive a second 10 minutes after the break for a foul on Willian. He did hardly anything of note beyond his two fouls and was fortunate to last as long as 80 minutes, when was brought off for Adam Forshaw. Forget Juventus quality, his past couple of games haven't even been up to Leeds standards.
Rating: 3/10
Getty ImagesBrenden Aaronson
Occasionally broke at pace but found himself isolated up front and lacking support from his Leeds team-mates. Failed to generate any real attacking threat and was weak in a few challenges, as he caused Fulham very few problems. A disappointing performance reflected in a 65th-minute substitution for Luis Sinisterra. Hard to know whether his mediocre debut season in England is a matter of a slow adjustment to the Premier League level of play, or if this is the best we're going to see from here.
Rating: 4/10