Leeds United captain Liam Cooper has told journalists that he will be available for Saturday's top-six clash with Fulham, which has drawn an excited response from many fans of the Yorkshire club.

A calf strain has kept the central defender, who has been hampered by injury issues throughout the season, out of Leeds' last three matches.

His absence was particularly noticeable against Cardiff City on Saturday as the Whites threw away a three-goal lead and had to settle for a draw, meaning West Bromwich Albion regained top spot in the Championship.

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Ahead of Marcelo Bielsa's side's trip to Craven Cottage to face Fulham, Cooper has confirmed that he will be available for the game.

Members of the Leeds players have been helping with the Cash for Kids Mission Christmas today and at the event, the Scotsman spoke to BBC Sport's Adam Pope about how he was feeling.

Leeds could regain their place at the top of the Championship with a win over Fulham on Saturday, as long as West Brom slip up against Brentford.

Unsurprisingly, many Whites supporters are buzzing about the prospect of Cooper returning and took to Twitter to express their thoughts.

Read the reaction of Leeds fans here: