as seen on au.fourfourtwo.comBeijing Olyroo Neil Kilkenny won his third start in a row for Leeds United after almost two months out of favour as the Whites drew 2-2 with Bristol Rovers in League One.
Kilkenny is enjoying a good run in the Leeds side after he had slipped out of the reckoning since the arrival of new boss Simon Grayson.
And the 23-year-old Australian did his hopes of solidifying his place in the Leeds side no harm after a good performance in the draw.
Kilkenny's Leeds are currently hit hard by injuries, which has prompted his return to the side, but the midfielder seems to be keen to prove a point to the new gaffer.
Speaking after the game to BBC Sport, Grayson praised Kilkenny alongside fellow Leeds midfielder Jonny Howson in the middle of the park saying: "When we got a chance to play in the second-half he (Howson) and Neil played very well."
Leeds had fought back after going behind early to lead 2-1 late in the contest only to concede a disappointing injury-time equaliser thanks to Bristol Rovers' Joe Kuffour.
Kilkenny had actually been substituted a few minutes prior to the late goal, after appearing to limp off.
After the game, Grayson explained the Australian's injury: "He just went over on his ankle, so I think it's too early, but I think he just rolled it, so hopefully he'll be alright for Tuesday night because obviously we've got a few players still out injured."
Kilkenny had already been in the wars on Saturday after having his head bandaged and receiving a few stitches after a first-half incident.
Nevertheless the Leeds gaffer seems optimistic Kilkenny will be back in time for Tuesday's League One match at home against Yeovil Town as seventh-placed Leeds look to push for a playoffs spot.
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