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Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa reveals England hopeful Patrick Bamford will be fit for trip to Fulham after suffering a knock on his hip that forced him out of stalemate with former club Chelsea

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa expects England hopeful Patrick Bamford to be fit for Friday night's Premier League trip to Fulham.

Bamford - who is being tipped to be included in Gareth Southgate's squad for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino, Albania and Poland later this month - limped out of Saturday's 0-0 draw with Chelsea with a hip injury.

Bielsa claims Bamford's injury is 'painful' but not bad enough to 'make him miss the game' against Scott Parker's side.

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa expects star player Patrick Bamford to be fit for their trip to Fulham

Bielsa told his pre-match press conference: 'We think that yes, he will play on Friday.