Leeds Utd and England U-21 star’s £60,000 Land Rover crashes into police car outside stadium just hours before Norwich play-off

LEEDS United star’s Land Rover crashed into a police car outside the club’s stadium ahead of tonight’s crucial play-off semi-final.

A car belonging to 21-year-old Charlie Cresswell was involved in the crash outside Elland Road just hours before his side took on Norwich.

The defender, who also played for England U21s, is understood to have been driving the vehicle at the time.

Pictures from the scene show a Land Rover Defender and a West Yorkshire Police patrol car badly damaged.

The accident happened as the players were due to report to the ground this morning ahead of the second leg.

Emergency services attended the scene, near the club’s ticket office, shortly before 10.15am.

Police confirmed that one officer suffered minor injuries in the impact.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman added: “At 10.13am today (Thursday), police were called to a collision involving a police car and a Land Rover Defender on Elland Road, Leeds.

“One officer received medical treatment for minor injuries. “No other injuries were reported.”

The force says inquiries were “ongoing” into the circumstances of the collision.

It comes as Leeds prepare for their biggest game of the season tonight, with the chance to play at Wembley and keep alive their hopes of an immediate return to the Premier League.

Preston-born Cresswell has been a regular substitute for Daniel Farke’s side, but minutes on the pitch have been hard to come by.

The footballer was part of the England U21 squad that won the 2023 European U21 Championship.

Leeds United have been contacted for comment.