Leeds Lunchtime Round-Up, Tuesday 10th November 2026: Calvert-Lewin Opens Up on England Role and Kane Competition
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been in demand on England duty this week, discussing where he fits in with Harry Kane leading the line and describing his situation as a "difficult position" to navigate (Yorkshire Evening Post). Speaking to the BBC, the Leeds United striker said another recall means everything to him, adding "I never stopped believing" he'd get back into the England set-up (BBC Sport). Calvert-Lewin has also given his take on the goalkeeping debate for the England number one shirt, drawing on his experience of playing alongside both contenders at club level (LeedsLive).
Elsewhere at Elland Road, Gabriel Gudmundsson has undergone a scan on the hamstring injury he picked up during Saturday's game against Tottenham, with Leeds United awaiting the results (Yorkshire Evening Post).
Off the pitch, Leeds United fan groups have come together to fund a permanent tribute to former manager Howard Wilkinson, with a £120k target set for the project, which organisers say has "restored our pride" (Yorkshire Evening Post).
In the Premier League, Leeds sit ninth after their opening 10 games, and LeedsLive are asking supporters to rate how the season has gone so far (LeedsLive). There's also news that a second of Leeds United's top-flight rivals looks set to sack their manager, with a crunch meeting reportedly taking place today during the international break (Yorkshire Evening Post).
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