Three Leeds United questions to emerge from the past seven days include James Trafford importance

Leeds United fans will already be itching for the return of domestic football.

Premier League action has had to take a backseat for the first international break of the season.

With the September and October breaks being combined into one elongated pause, there is a three-week gap betweek matches.

The timing for Leeds was particularly frustrating, given they have started the league unbeaten through five matches.

Daniel Farke's side took nine points from those games, and are desperate to build on their momentum.

There might have been no games, but MOT Leeds News has looked at three questions for supporters from the past seven days.

Should James Trafford Leeds ace be England's number one now?

James Trafford has made an excellent start to life at Leeds since joining from Manchester City in a £45million deal.

Leeds had long-running issues between the sticks, but in Trafford signed a 23-year-old with huge potential and his best days still ahead of him.

Clearly, England boss Thomas Tuchel thinks so too as he named him ahead of Jordan Pickford in the 3-2 Nations League defeat to Spain on Friday.

Trafford will get another run out against Czechia on Tuesday, with Jordan Pickford set to play against Croatia and in ther return clash with Czechia.

So, should Trafford be England's regular number one given his form for Leeds? Hopefully he can perform well and keep enhancing his claim.

What is a realistic ambition for Leeds United this season?

Leeds' excellent transfer window certainly got fans dreaming of a big season this term.

Nine points from five games represents a really good start, and Leeds are fifth in the still infant Premier League table.

It begs the question now as to what is a realistic ambition for Leeds for this season?

For example, is European football a target that should now be achieveable? Or is still about solidifying and trying to break the top 10?

Who could blame any supporter for dreaming big?

Where does Leeds' defence rank in the Premier League?

Leeds' strength in defence looks a particular asset right now.

Tarik Muharemovic, Nico Elvedi, Jaka Bijol, and Gabriel Gundmundsson are all representing their countries on international duty.

Most Leeds fans would say Jayden Bogle and James Justin should be with Trafford on England duty, too.

There is a legitimate argument that Leeds' defence ranks among the best in the league, and that's not even accounting for the fact that Joe Rodon would be with Wales if he were fit.