Grayson took Leeds to the League One play-offs last season

Leeds United manager Simon Grayson has told BBC Radio Leeds he would like his two strikers to net 60 goals between them this season.

Jermaine Beckford scored 30 in all competitions last season with Luciano Becchio bagging 19.

"Those two will give Premier League defenders a difficult time," he said.

"Hopefully they'll get 50 or 60 goals between them to get us promoted this season, 70 or 80 would be ideal but that's probably pushing it a bit."

Leeds are currently unbeaten this season after two wins in two and both strikers have contributed with goals for the club.

He's a good lad, he's a real worker and he's been a great find for this football club Simon Grayson

Grayson has praised the work rate of Becchio in his first two games, who he believes will do well alongside his strike partner Beckford this season.

"I rate him highly, he's a work horse and he's great in the air," he added.

"He's a good lad, he's a real worker and he's been a great find for this football club."

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