It only seems like last week that Jack Harrison’s strike beat Brentford and secured Leeds United’s Premier League status - the scenes, the relief, Raphinha crawling the length of the pitch. But several players have already been back in action with their national teams.
That’s because the winter World Cup in Qatar later this year has forced Nations League football into the early summer slot, while qualification for the 2023 under-21 European Championship continues as well.
Leeds had five players - plus one likely signing - represent their country on Friday, with Charlie Cresswell, Illan Meslier, Leo Hjelde, Kristoffer Klaesson, Charlie Allen and Rasmus Kristensen all featuring in some respect.
