Jermaine Beckford thrilled by Leeds start of Dan James
Jermaine Beckford has been left thrilled by Leeds United winger Dan James after his big-money move in the summer.
The Welsh international has been thrown into the deep end by Marcelo Bielsa and has covered the absence of Jack Harrison perfectly.
Beckford has been blown away by his energy and admitted that he is a massive fan of the electric star.
Emma Jones set up the official Leeds United podcast perfectly, celebrating the first three points of the season.
“First, three points lads – let’s talk about that shall we?” she said.
Sky Sports pundit Beckford responded and singled out the Welsh international for his start to life at Elland Road.
“Buzzing,” he said. “Dan James, take my hat off to him – what a player he’s turning out to be.
“Bags of energy, bags of enthusiasm, he just doesn’t stop running, makes great movements, great runs, very positive. I’m a big fan.”
Buzzing.
It will be impossible to find a Leeds fan who wasn’t impressed with James after the 1-0 win over Watford last weekend.
The winger isn’t one of those who will be packed with flair and beat his man with flair, it is all about his raw pace.
Marcelo Bielsa is a huge fan, and that is likely because his speed can benefit his side defensively as well as going forward.
Watford couldn’t deal with the Welsh speedster and his pressing game when they had the ball, and it gave Leeds the ball back in so many dangerous areas.
In another world, James will have won two penalties and been celebrating winning the Whites two games rather than just the one, but he is certainly catching the eye.
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