Illan Meslier (France), Charlie Cresswell (England), Willy Gnonto (Italy), Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands), Leo Hjelde (Norway) and Kristoffer Klaesson (Norway) are all representing their nations at under-21s level in the tournament being held in Georgia and Romania.
But Leeds have a stack of other promising youngsters which should mean the future is extremely bright at Elland Road. Meslier is now 23 years old, the same age as Pascal Struijk but the Whites could field a strong team of players all aged 22 or under, and with a strong bench. Here is an idea of a possible XI of the club’s talented youngsters from that age bracket.
12. Bench
Take your pick. Archie Gray (17), Darryl Ombang (17), Diego Monteiro (19), Lewis Bate (20), Charlie Allen (19), Sean McGurk (20), Mateo Joseph (19), Sonny Perkins (19). Brenden Aaronson is also still only 22 years old. Photo: Warren Little