Leeds United winger Jack Harrison says more youth players should think about moving abroad rather than staying in the English academy system.

The 23-year-old left Manchester United's youth set-up aged 14 to study in the United States.

After a successful spell in high school and college soccer, he was signed by Major League Soccer side New York City where he played under Patrick Vieira.

"I would recommend people to do the same," he told BBC Sport.

"It's not just the football. You don't get these types of opportunities in England. I have tried different sports, met people from all over the world and have travelled all across the US with football.

"Once I wrapped my head around the idea of going and ignored a lot of people that were saying a lot of bad things about going to the US to play football, it was a great decision for me."