Five Whites stars named in Wales squad as international call-ups continue

Leeds United have already seen a number of first-team players named in their respective international squads ahead of the November break, with representation across several European nations.

Gabriel Gudmundsson and Jaka Bijol have both been selected for their countries' upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, while five Leeds players have been included in Craig Bellamy's latest Wales squad.

The international selections provide an opportunity for several members of Daniel Farke's squad to gain further experience on the international stage, with some important fixtures scheduled across the continent later this month.

Gudmundsson selected for Sweden

Gabriel Gudmundsson has been named in Graham Potter's Sweden squad for two upcoming Nations League encounters.

The 27-year-old is set to join up with his international teammates ahead of their meeting with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Stockholm on Saturday 14 November (7:45pm), before travelling to Wroclaw to face Poland on Tuesday 17 November, also at 7:45pm.

There could be a Leeds United reunion in the opening fixture, with defender Tarik Muharemović representing Bosnia and Herzegovina, should he also receive an international call-up.

Sweden currently lead their Nations League group, having collected three victories and a draw from their opening four matches.

They hold a two-point advantage over second-placed Bosnia and Herzegovina, making the meeting between the two nations particularly important.

Gudmundsson has become an established member of the Swedish national team, accumulating 32 senior caps to date. His most recent appearance came in last month's 1-0 victory over Romania, and he will be hoping to add to that tally during the November international window.

Bijol earns Slovenia selection

Jaka Bijol has also been rewarded with a place in his country's latest squad, having been selected by Boštjan Cesar for Slovenia's upcoming Nations League fixtures.

The 27-year-old centre-back will first face Switzerland in Maribor on Friday 13 November, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45pm, before Slovenia travel to Skopje to take on North Macedonia on Monday 16 November, also at 7:45pm.

Bijol remains an important figure for his country and has already accumulated 77 senior international appearances.

His most recent outing for Slovenia came in last month's impressive 2-1 victory over Scotland, with the Leeds defender once again looking to play an important role as his country continue their Nations League campaign.

Five Leeds players included in Wales squad

Wales have provided the largest Leeds United contingent announced so far, with five members of Farke's squad selected by head coach Craig Bellamy.

Jayden Lienou, Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Harry Wilson and Daniel James have all been included for the Dragons' two November fixtures.

Wales begin their international window with a trip to Oslo to face Norway at the Ullevaal Stadion on Saturday 14 November (5pm), before returning home to take on Portugal at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday 17 November (7:45pm).

Bellamy's side currently sit third in Group D, with Portugal leading the standings and Denmark occupying second place.

The two fixtures, therefore represent an important opportunity for Wales to strengthen their position.

Four of Leeds' five representatives bring considerable senior international experience, with Rodon, Ampadu, Wilson and James having accumulated 266 caps between them.

However, attention will also be on Lienou, who will be hoping to make his senior international debut.

The 18-year-old has retained his place in Bellamy's squad after also being included in October's selection.

Having previously represented Wales at Under-15, Under-16, Under-17 and Under-19 levels, the latest call-up represents another important step in his international development.

With further international squads potentially still to be announced, Leeds could yet have additional representatives joining their teammates on international duty.

For Farke, the November break will provide an opportunity for much of his squad to recharge ahead of the Premier League's return, although several first-team regulars will remain occupied with important fixtures for their respective countries.