Gary McAllister has challenged his players to become history-makers and the new Leeds United manager intends making it fun.

McAllister, who took over from Newcastle-bound Dennis Wise this week, believes promotion from League One would rank as one of the club's greatest achievements.

He said: "You have to set targets and set them high. If we get out of this division, with the 15-point deduction, it would be one of the greatest achievements in the club's history.

"There is nothing wrong with trying to emulate the good things of the past.

"There is a big job to be done here and, as much as my contract is to the end of the season, I want to take the club forward.

"I asked the players for freshness in training and got a wonderful response.

"Training wasn't too technical. It was about fun and getting on the ball. I think they enjoyed it.

"I've spent all my life trying to play. The proper way is to win games but if you can do that with style, all the better."

McAllister won't be demolishing the squad Wise built.

He said: "We were active in the transfer market on Thursday but I've got respect for Dennis Wise and I am sure he has brought players in with the right mentality.

"We have a squad of players who are well capable. I don't envisage making too many changes."

Meanwhile, former Bolton coach Sammy Lee is poised to become McAllister's right-hand man at Elland Road.

Lee was in charge at the Reebok Stadium from last April to October.