Frazer is being groomed as a future United right-back as he continues to learn his trade as understudy to internationals Danny Mills and Gary Kelly.

Born in Rotherham, Richardson is a lifelong Leeds fan who has emerged through thr Academy ranks to become an established youth international.

Recently involved on the bench for a number of Leeds first-team games, Frazer also represented England at under-20 level and is now winning rave reviews from members of the backroom staff at Thorp Arch.

H ewas rewarded for his progress with a four-year contract which he signed in the summer of 2002.

Fraze was disappointed not to make his debut in the 2002/03 season, but did so this season when he came on as a substitute against Southampton at Elland Road in August.

Last season he spent one month on loan with Stoke City, but will be hoping to wrestle control of the right-back position from Gary Kelly and make it his own.