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The rise of Jamie Shackleton continues.
| Well done to @jamieshackk who gets his first international call up, as the @England U20s look to retain the @TournoiMRevello title
— Leeds United (@LUFC) May 30, 2019
For the third straight year, Leeds will send at least one player with the England U20s to the Maurice Revello (formerly Toulon) Tournament in France, and he’ll be joined by Tom Pearce, who along with Ronaldo Vieira, went last year.
Per the club’s official website:
After a breakthrough season, which saw the 19 year old make his professional debut against Derby last August, and feature 24 times for the Whites, Shackleton joined up with the Young Lions this week for their training camp.
The tournament in Toulon marks Shackleton’s first international call up, and he’ll be joined by fellow Leeds United player Tom Pearce in the squad, who lifted the trophy last year with England.
Paul Simpson’s side face their first test on Saturday 1st June against Japan, before taking on their counterparts from Portugal and Chile over the next week, as they look to progress from Group A.
It’s good to see the club’s youth get recognized and given a chance to shine in international tournaments.
On to the links.
Leeds United Links
Episode 49 of the Mighty Whites Podcast is now available. [Through It All Together]
England and English Football Links
Aston Villa captain has reportedly said he won’t entertain any offer from Tottenham Hotspur, which given London real estate prices, makes perfect sense. [7500 To Holte]
World Football Links
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Antonio Conte named new manager of Inter Milan. [Forza Italian Football]
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Villarreal parted ways with Nicola Sansone and Roberto Soriano, selling both to Bologna. [Villarreal USA]
The “Leagues Cup” between MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX is here, but does anyone care? [FMF State of Mind]
Erling Braut Hauland, son of former Norway, Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, and Manchester City midfielder Alf-Inge Haaland, scored nine goals in a U20 World Cup match against Honduras. [BBC.com]
The Philadelphia Union failed to see off the Colorado Rapids and drew 1-1 after a late goal from Rapids forward Jonathan Lewis. [Brotherly Game]