Leeds United internationals: Tanaka benched, Stach and Wales trio in 7.45pm action | OneFootball

Leeds United face a three-week pause, with the first burst of international involvement arriving on Thursday.

Sunday's 0-0 at home to Crystal Palace left them unbeaten and fifth after five Premier League games. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, a dozen players are away on duty. Dominic Calvert-Lewin and James Trafford are with England, who begin four Nations League fixtures on Saturday evening at home to Spain.

Ao Tanaka starts on the bench as Japan meet Uruguay at 11.05am UK time on Thursday. National boss Hajime Moriyasu has opted not to start the midfielder.

Four more Leeds players are in action on Thursday evening. The recalled Anton Stach is involved as Jurgen Klopp takes charge of Germany for the first time in a Nations League clash in the Netherlands.

Ethan Ampadu, Dan James and youngster Jayden Lienou are in the Wales squad to face Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo. Both Thursday fixtures kick off at 7.45pm.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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