'Star Man' - Leeds United Duo Wilson and James Send Message to Farke

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Harry Wilson and Daniel James have shown what they can do with their country to send a message to Leeds United boss Daniel Farke.

Harry Wilson and Daniel James sent a clear message to Leeds United boss Daniel Farke while playing for Wales on Saturday evening. It wasn't an occasion to remember for Craig Bellamy's men, who lost 3-1 to Norway away from home and after Denmark surprised Portugal later in the evening, Wales are effectively already condemned to relegation from the top Nations League division.

Wales were level until just before the hour-mark, but Antonio Nusa scored from the edge of the box and Erlin Haaland put one on a plate for Andreas Schjelderup. David Brooks then pulled the Dragons back within one, only for Norway to win a penalty with two minutes remaining, which Haaland dispatched to secure revenge for Norway's defeat in Cardiff recently,

But there were some standout performances for Wales, and two of them were Leeds stars in Wilson and James, with the former landing the Man of the Match, according to WalesOnline's player ratings. 'Star man' Wilson landed a 7/10, with the report reasoning: "Was arguably responsible for all of the most promising chances. Played a number of key passes, including one for Brooks to score."

Meanwhile, James also landed a 7, with the report adding: "Might feel he should have scored in the first half having had three promising opportunities. Shrugged off a bit too easily for Norway's first but was still a lively performance. Subbed."

Speaking about Wilson earlier this month, Bellamy said: “I love his attitude. This is why I'm so convinced that in the end he'll be a success. My message is always the same. Work hard, don't sulk, and force your way into your club team. Harry is the ultimate professional in that regard. I have zero doubts he will be ready to make a major impact for us.”

The Welsh duo are trying to nail down the starting roles in that two-man attacking midfield in Farke's Leeds system currently. Neither started in the win over Tottenham, with Lukas Nmecha and Sean Longstaff getting the nod. That was after they both started for the defeat to Bournemouth, while Wilson started alongside Brendan Aaronson for the draw with Sunderland.

Wilson has so far struggled to replicate his form from last season with Fulham, when he scored 10 and assisted seven, while this season he is yet to register a goal or assist in his first eight league games. James has played less, making only four league appearances, but he is yet to register a goal or an assist.

Farke is regularly rotating those two spots behind the front line, and you can see why, given the lack of production he has had there. But both Wilson and James have provided their Leeds boss with a reminder of what they can offer with Wales, particularly with Wilson, who may well feel as though he needs a more regular run of starts to reclaim his good form.

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