Dan James maintained that momentum into Wales’ 4-0 victory against Gibraltar on Wednesday. James has four assists and a goal in his previous seven Leeds United appearances.
In football, momentum can carry you far, and Dan James appears to be accumulating it as he continues to energise his Leeds United career. This season in the Championship, the Welshman has been one of Daniel Farke’s most inventive players; on Wednesday night, he translated that form into the international arena.
When a youthful Wales team faced Gibraltar at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground, James didn’t start for Rob Page, but he entered the game as a substitute for the injured Wes Burns with just fifteen minutes remaining. James entered the game with the scores tied, and Wales quickly changed gears, scoring four goals in the first half to completely overwhelm the minnows.
The Leeds player was unable to find the scoreboard, but he did register two excellent assists to guarantee the victory shortly before halftime. His first assist came when he found Nathan Broadhead, the Ipswich Town forward who deserves all the credit for the finish after beating a man on his way to goal, with a brilliantly weighted pass over the line and into th
The Leeds player was unable to find the scoreboard, but he did register two excellent assists to guarantee the victory shortly before halftime. His first assist came when he found Nathan Broadhead, the Ipswich Town forward who deserves all the credit for the finish after beating a man on his way to goal, with a brilliantly weighted pass over the line and into the box. This was Wales’ third goal.
After coming off the bench against Millwall, he is only given one ass
e box. This was Wales’ third goal.
ist. James’ ball set up Joel Piroe’s second goal at The Den, although Georginio Rutter’s effort was also made possible by James’ work. He then contributed two assists in United’s 3-0 victory over Watford, setting up Sam Byram and Piroe with crosses as United dominated the Hornets.
Against Bristol City, he scored Leeds’ first goal of the season in the first half, giving the Whites their fifth straight game with five straight goals from direct goal involvement. That drive guarantees that he will probably have a significant part to play later this month when
James obviously needs to keep up his game, though, because the competition for spots on the flanks will only get more fierce in the upcoming days and weeks. The 25-year-old is already under pressure to earn a spot in the team due to the performances and presence of Crysencio Summerville and Jaidon Anthony, but Farke may have some trouble with Wilfried Gnonto’s comeback.
After undergoing foot surgery, Gnonto has missed the last four league games. Although the manager has not yet disclosed an official return date, it is anticipated that the winger will play again soon after the current international break. Leeds supporters already know what Gnonto is capable of when he’s playing at his best and has the talent.
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