The 2021/2022 campaign was one to forget for all involved with Leeds United - not least Patrick Bamford. Just two weeks after his first ever England cap against Andorra, the striker picked up an ankle injury against Newcastle United in what turned out to be the first of a litany of problematic injuries that would keep him out for most of the season.
The 28-year-old made just a handful of appearances throughout the season, returning from long spells out just to pick up another injury and return to the sidelines. And his luck was summed up when, back fit and ready to help Leeds in their final day clash with Brentford, the striker tested positive for Covid-19 and watched from his bed at home.
Leeds won that game and secured their status as a top-flight team, and Bamford now has a full summer of rest and pre-season training to get back to his best. The England call up - for a 4-0 win against Andorra - was merited after 17 goals and seven assists in 38 games helped the Whites climb to ninth in their first season back.
