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Tom Coates

Leeds United's Dan James 'clearly isn't a striker' and needs to be played out wide

Former England international Kevin Phillips has insisted Leeds United's Daniel James is 'clearly not a striker' and warned that using players in different positions can backfire.

The Wales international is a winger by trade but has been deployed as a forward in the absence of Patrick Bamford, who has missed large portions of the season through injury.

James notched a brace in the recent 3-3 draw with Aston Villa but Phillips has insisted using the 24-year-old out wide is the way to get the best out of him.

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