'The only way is up for Leeds'

Surinam-born striker Mark De Vries is set to make his second debut for United tonight against Bury in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Northern Section quarter-final at Elland Road.

The former Hearts hitman has re-joined the club on loan until January 15, and is looking to secure a future at a club he believes is destined for glory. ''Promotion is a definite aim. As far as I am concerned the only way is up for Leeds with this team. They have got this far and we need to keep working hard and the rewards will come,'' he said.

''Footballers talk about big clubs and sleeping giants but I tell you this really is. I have heard of Leeds since I was a boy and I know people who have played for the club and they tell me 'Leeds United is a big club.' And you are like 'yeah, yeah, yeah course they are.' But now that I have experienced it for myself and come back here a second time, I know it is.''

''I want to do well for the club and for myself and hopefully get the chance of a permanent move.''