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
13. Dani van den Heuvel - Netherlands U21
Yet to make his debut at this level, young stopper Van den Heuvel gets the call once again. Photo: Soccrates Images
14. Archie Gray - England U19
Daniel Farke might not be best pleased with the amount of football Archie is playing at youth international level, but the Leeds youngster probably is. He's in Simon Rusk's squad once more. Photo: George Wood
15. Leo Hjelde - Norway U21
The defender retains his place in the U21 national team setup despite limited senior action since the beginning of the season. Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
16. Mateo Joseph - England U20
Joseph is featuring more regularly for the 21s compared to the beginning of the campaign, so may be given the nod from the start in England's U20 Elite League fixtures this month. Photo: Harriet Lander - The FA
17. Darko Gyabi - England U20
Darko Gyabi is in a similar boat to Joseph but retains his spot in the Elite League group. Photo: Harriet Lander - The FA
18. Diogo Monteiro - Portugal U19
Still some way from a first-team breakthrough, winter signing Monteiro is gradually moving up the age groups with Portugal. Photo: Kristian Skeie - UEFA