Patrick Bamford’s performances for Leeds United have sparked talk that he could force his way into the England squad for this summer’s European Championships.
The 27-year-old is enjoying an excellent season, scoring 12 goals with six assists in 22 appearances for the Whites.
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Bamford represented England at youth level, but he has never previously come close to being in the conversation for a senior call-up.
However, he has improved massively under manager Marcelo Bielsa and probably deserves a chance to stake his claim for a place.
Unfortunately for Bamford, there is plenty of competition with Harry Kane, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Marcus Rashford all ahead of him in the pecking order.