, Ireland boss confirms Leeds United star to be pressed on international aims

Ireland boss confirms Leeds United star to be pressed on international aims

According to reporter Joe Urquhart, writing in the Yorkshire Evening Post (YEP), Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy aims to speak to Patrick Bamford over his international allegiance.

25-year-old, Grantham-born Bamford, who started out at Nottingham Forest before a £1.6m move to Chelsea in 2012, is an England international. However, seeing as this is only at Under-21 level, this means that he can switch  allegiance.

With that eligibility on his mind, McCarthy confirms that he intends to contact Bamford and ask of his intentions. McCarthy says: “I have asked about him (Bamford), I’ve asked about a lot of players like I normally do. My intention is to speak to Patrick. He does qualify.

The Leeds United forward made a goal-scoring return to the Whites line-up, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 against Bolton the Saturday before last. This return was after a four-month injury layoff, with Leeds’ medical staff working wonders to get him back ahead of schedule.

The potential of Bamford was highlighted by Mick McCarthy who said of the Leeds United striker: “He’s a terrific goalscorer, Patrick. He’s played against my teams. HE just puts the ball in the net and you can’t have enough of those.”

Bamford missed the last Leeds United match, the 3-2 comeback win against Aston Villa on Sunday, with a niggle picked up in training. However, his absence was one of a precautionary nature, and the Whites are not envisaging him being out for an extended period of time.

Leeds’ next two games, both over the festive period, come against Blackburn Rovers and Hull City at Elland Road. Two wins in these games will see United consolidate their position at the top of the table.

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