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Leeds United loan watch as youngsters struggle for game-time amid cancellations

Leeds United's loan stars struggled for game-time across the EFL as sub-zero temperatures enforced the cancellation of several competitive fixtures up and down the country.

Those who did feature would only do so as second-half substitutes as clubs searched for all-important points.

Below is a look at how each one of them fared this weekend.

Charlie Cresswell and Jamie Shackleton - Millwall

Following last weekend's miserable 3-0 defeat to Sunderland, Millwall boss Garry Rowett opted to drop Charlie Cresswell to the bench and replace him with captain Shaun Hutchinson.

Fellow Whites loanee Jamie Shackleton would also be named as a substitute but entered proceedings in the 87th minute as the Lions were held to a 1-1 draw by Wigan.

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Ian Poveda - Blackpool

Like Shackleton, Poveda came off the bench but made little impact on Blackpool's 0-0 draw against Birmingham City at Bloomfield Road. The former Manchester City attacker has still failed to complete 90 minutes for Michael Appleton's team.

Lewis Bate - Oxford

Oxford United's League One home clash against Barnsley at the Kassam Stadium was postponed due to a frozen pitch, meaning Lewis Bate did not enjoy any game-time.

Jack Jenkins - Salford City

Jack Jenkins was unable to gain action this weekend after Salford City saw their match against Walsall postponed in League Two.

A statement was released reading: "With temperatures plummeting to below -5 regularly throughout the week, it’s been considered by the EFL extreme enough to consider early postponement in the interest of supporters."

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