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Beckford challenged by boss

29 Apr 2009 - 13:32:21

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Leeds United boss Simon Grayson has challenged Jermaine Beckford to overcome the disappointment of being overlooked for the PFA Team of the Year.

Beckford has scored 33 goals for the West Yorkshire club this season, but Leicester City's Matty Fryatt and Bristol Rovers' Rickie Lambert were the strike partnership selected in the team of the year.

"We're a bit disappointed for Jermaine, but he's taken it in his stride and has not been affected. He's more than happy with the way things are going with the team," Grayson told the Yorkshire Evening Post.

"Overall recognition will come if we get promoted this year and Jermaine will have played a major part in that. That's more important to us.

"While it's nice for individuals to get awards, it's more about the team and he realises that as well."