Steve Sidwell claims Leeds 27-year-old with ‘all the attributes’ doesn’t big himself up

Steve Sidwell informed Optus Sport on Premier League Productions that Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford has ‘all of the attributes’.

However the former midfielder thinks the in-form Leeds man doesn’t large himself up and ‘puff up’.

On Friday night time, Bamford scored and assisted for Leeds, as they secured three factors at Fulham.

And ex-Fulham midfielder Sidwell was waxing-lyrical concerning the participant, not lengthy after he was snubbed by his nation.

“He’s so very important to that staff,” mentioned Sidwell. “His work charge, it’s beginning to get observed now.

“The gamers round him, and his teammates, they know what he’s price. And his targets now. 14 league targets this season. He’s in nice firm, with the likes of Kane in entrance of him. He’s getting all of the plaudits that he deserves now.

“As a midfielder, if I had a frontman like that, it simply drives you on. You already know it’s like a domino impact. When you have a frontman that’s going to press then it’s a must to again him up.

“As a teammate, you don’t should power that. That’s simply in him. It’s in his DNA. That’s a part of what Leeds are all about.

“He’s fairly reserved, isn’t he? When it comes to blowing his personal trumpet. And simply holding himself grounded. However he’s acquired all of the belongings and attributes to do effectively.”

Bamford, who has 14 targets to his identify within the Premier League, is now within the race for the Golden Boot.

Liverpool speedster Mo Salah, who has 17 to his identify, is main the cost, with the likes of Harry Kane and Bruno Fernandes behind him.

Even when Bamford doesn’t end prime of that pile, simply the truth that he’s in between these names simply goes to indicate how effectively he has carried out this season.

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