The second international break of the 2023/24 season has seen 17 Leeds players called up by their countries, including several youth international nominations.
Under-21s head coach Michael Skubala will be without the bulk of his already thin group during the two-week hiatus from club football as no fewer than seven of his regulars this season depart on international duty.
At first-team level, Leeds’ welsh trio of Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon and Daniel James have all been named in Rob Page’s squad for the first time while representing the Whites. James missed last month’s camp due to injury but has returned to the scene as one of the Championship’s leading creators since coming back from his previous knock.
A handful of other senior members of Leeds’ squad have also been named in their countries’ squads for crunch qualifying matches over the coming days. The YEP has collated all 17.
. Dan James celebrates scoring Leeds'opening goal. Leeds United v Bristol City. SkyBet Championship. Elland Road. Picture by Bruce Rollinson 7 October 2023.
Dan James celebrates scoring Leeds'opening goal. Leeds United v Bristol City. SkyBet Championship. Elland Road. Picture by Bruce Rollinson 7 October 2023. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Dan James - Wales
Wales face Gibraltar in a friendly before a European Championships qualifier at home to Croatia this month. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Steele
. Ethan Ampadu - Wales
Ethan Ampadu is closing in on his 50th cap for Wales. (Photo: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire) Photo: Zac Goodwin
. Joe Rodon - Wales
Rodon is a stalwart of the current Welsh setup. (Photo: Tim Goode/PA Wire) Photo: Tim Goode
. Ilia Gruev - Bulgaria
Gruev has been called up by Bulgaria once again, despite not featuring plenty since joining Leeds (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ATTILA KISBENEDEK
. Glen Kamara - Finland
Kamara's Finland travel to Slovenia before hosting Kazakhstan in two decisive EURO 2024 qualifiers (Photo by MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN
7. Ilia Gruev - Bulgaria
Gruev is in the Bulgaria squad. They have Hungary and Serbia to play but can no longer qualify for the Euros. Photo: Nathan Stirk
8. Glen Kamara - Finland
Likewise, Finland's hopes of a summer tournament were dashed last month. Kamara's lot face Northern Ireland and San Marino this month. Photo: JURE MAKOVEC
9. Charlie Allen - Northern Ireland U21
Northern Irish youth international Charlie Allen could play a part in the country's fixture with England at Goodison Park. Photo: George Wood
10. Charlie Cresswell - England U21
Cresswell featured in England's hammering of Serbia last month but could find minutes more limited this time around with the return of skipper Taylor Harwood-Bellis to the U21 setup. Photo: Michael Regan
11. Jeremiah Mullen - Scotland U21
Mullen has been called into Scot Gemmill's squad on three consecutive occasions this season. Photo: Lewis Storey
12. Charlie Crew - Wales U21
Leeds youngster Crew is back with the U21s after a spell with the U19s last month. Photo: Athena Pictures