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“Deservingly so”- fans react after Nketiah receives England U21 call-up

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“Deservingly so”- fans react after Nketiah receives England U21 call-up

Eddie Nketiah has enjoyed a fine start to life with Leeds United.

Despite not starting a Championship encounter to date, the 20-year-old has scored three times in 200 minutes of senior football for the Whites, with his most recent effort coming against Stoke City in the Carabao Cup.

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His impressive performances have now earnt him a place in Aidy Boothroyd’s England Under-21 squad for the upcoming qualifiers against Turkey and Kosovo.

And these Arsenal and Leeds fans were quick to take to social media to congratulate the striker, with some Whites supporters also praying the youngster doesn’t get injured while away on international duty.


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It’s no surprise to everyone associated with Arsenal to see Nketiah impress in his first month at Leeds.

The youngster has the rare knack of being in the right place at the right time, which has helped him with his three goals in a Whites shirt so far.

Nketiah, who is on a season-long loan in Yorkshire, has the potential to become a Leeds legend this season if he can fire in the goals that take them back to the Premier League.

However, he’ll now have to force his ways into Marcelo Bielsa’s Championship starting lineup following the club’s Carabao Cup exit in the week.

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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

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