Leeds defender Charlie Cresswell involved in car crash with police vehicle before Championship play-off semi-final win against Norwich

Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell was involved in a car crash with a police car before their play-off win against Norwich.

The 21-year-old was unhurt in the collision near the West Stand entrance gate at Elland Road and has been named in the squad for Thursday night’s game.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed an officer was treated for minor injuries after emergency services attended the scene.

“At 10.13am (Thursday), police were called to a collision involving a police car and a Land Rover Defender on Elland Road, Leeds,” a spokesman said amid ongoing inquiries.

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

Cresswell was yet another unused substitute during the 4–0 Championship semi-final win.

The first leg against Norwich on Sunday ended in a 0-0 draw, but Daniel Farke’s side made an excellent return to their home turf.

Leeds took the lead after just seven minutes when Ilia Gruev’s free-kick caught Canaries goalkeeper Angus Gunn off guard.

Joel Piroe scored their second midway through the first half before Illan Meslier denied Josh Sargent for an instant Norwich reply.

The visitors were made to pay five minutes from the break when Georginio Rutter emphatically scored Leeds’ third to put them in full control.

Crysencio Summerville completed the scoring in the 68th minute to seal a resounding victory for Farke’s side in front of a raucous home crowd.

Leeds have sealed their place in Sunday’s Championship play-off final, where they will face either Southampton or West Brom, with the second semi-final live on talkSPORT on Friday night.

Victory at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, May 26, will secure an immediate return to the Premier League after last season’s relegation.

Leeds finished third in the Championship table but could be set to join Leicester City and Ipswich Town at the top.