Dan James maintained that momentum into Wales’ 4-0 victory against Gibraltar on Wednesday. He has four assists and a goal in his previous seven outings for Leeds United.
In football, momentum can carry you a long way, and Dan James seems to be gaining that right now as he continues to give his Leeds United career life. The Welshman has been one of Daniel Farke’s most inventive players in the Championship this year, and on Wednesday night, he continued that form against international competition.
James didn’t start for Rob Page’s young Wales team against Gibraltar at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground, but he entered the action to take Wes Burns’ place with only 15 minutes remaining in the match. James entered the game with the scores tied, but as soon as he did, Wales kicked up a gear and blew the underdogs away with four goals in the first half.
The Leeds player was unable to score a goal for his team, but he did provide two outstanding assists that ensured the victory right before halftime. His first assist occurred when he assisted Nathan Broadhead on Wales’ third goal. He threaded a brilliantly weighted pass through the defence and into the penalty area for the Ipswich Town forward, who deserves a lot of praise for the goal’s execution after edging off the defender.
A few minutes later, the second goal was scored. This time, the player held the ball up on the edge of the box before delivering an inch-perfect cross that Kieffer Moore headed in from close range. When Wales play Croatia in Cardiff on Sunday, James will be hoping he has contributed enough to start.
The winger will eventually head back to Leeds, where he’ll be hoping to build on a productive few months at Elland Road. James’ season got off to a sluggish start as he returned from a trying loan stint at Fulham, but he put on a standout performance against West Bromwich Albion in August, setting up Leeds’ lone goal of the match. Since then, James has developed a habit of creating huge moments for the Whites.
After coming off the bench against Millwall, James was only given credit for one assist; his ball set up Joel Piroe’s second goal at The Den, but it was also James’ efforts that resulted in Georginio Rutter’s goal. He then assisted twice in United’s 3-0 victory over Watford, setting up both Piroe and Sam Byram with crosses as they consolidated their advantage over the Hornets. past time out, he was able to score his first goal of the year, putting Leeds ahead of Bristol City in the first half to give the Whites five direct goal contributions in their past seven games. He will probably play a significant role when Leeds meet Norwich City at Carrow Road later this month because of that motivation, and he hopes to see his form and confidence soar with more Championship minutes. past time out, he was able to score his first goal of the year, putting
Leeds ahead of Bristol City in the first half to give the Whites five direct goal contributions in their past seven games. He will probably play a significant role when Leeds meet Norwich City at Carrow Road later this month because of that motivation, and he hopes to see his form and confidence soar with more Championship minutes. After having foot surgery, Gnonto has missed the last four league games. Although the manager hasn’t provided an official return date, the winger is anticipated to play again soon after the current international break. Leeds supporters are aware of Gnonto’s potential when he is operating at full strength, and given his talent, the Italian is anticipated to have a significant influence as the winter months approach and the Championship schedule becomes further busier.
nto is expected to have a significant impact as the winter months approach and the Championship calendar gets further busier because of the talent he possesses and what he is capable of when operating at full capacity.
