There are a lot of Leeds United players that have put on the shirt over the last few years. But there are a few special ones that have turned around their international careers by playing at Elland Road.
Patrick Bamford and Kalvin Phillips have been the biggest examples in the last five years. Bamford got into the England team off the back of his incredible season when Leeds won promotion – he scored 17 goals in the Premier League. Phillips was given a new lease on life when Marcelo Bielsa changed his role in midfield. He went on to win many England cap, and was even awarded for his first year in national team colours.
Now, the club can attract some high profile names who also star for their countries.
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Leeds United star tipped for shock callup
Anton Stach
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There were a few Leeds United stars called up for international duty at senior level over the break. But Anton Stach was not one of them, despite his brilliant start to the season. According to reports, his situation could change very soon. Sport BILD are reporting that the midfielder is in the mix to make the Germany squad for the upcoming World Cup.
Stach is a part of a ‘shadow squad’ for Julian Nagelsmann; which includes a list of players just on the outside of the squad knocking on the door. BILD claims that the Leeds star could see a callup as soon as the next international break.
Daniel Farke was right
When Anton Stach arrived at the club, Farke was full of praise for the midfielder. But one thing the Leeds boss said went under the radar; he hinted that Stach’s performances could be key to getting back into the Germany fold:
“He has already made a few appearances in the German national team, and also, his main topic is to give himself a chance to come close to play in the World Cup, perhaps. And for that, he knows he needs to start games in the Premier League and to perform. He’s in a great age – this is quite important, although he is experienced with more than 100 Bundesliga games, he’s still on the way up, and has to develop, more or less from year to year. We all got the feeling it’s a really, really good addition, but before we all are allowed to sing the praises he has to deliver on the pitch and hopefully he can repay our trust.”
