Arsenal loanee Eddie Nketiah admits he is frustrated by his role as a Leeds substitute after he scored a hat-trick for the England U21s.

The 20-year-old, who scored four goals for the Young Lions during the latest international break, is yet to start a Championship match for Marcelo Bielsa’s side this season.

Nketiah has scored four goals in nine matches across all competitions – two of which have come off the bench in the league – and the striker believes he has earned his starting berth for the promotion contenders.

 “I am really just trying to do as much as I can,” Nketiah told Sky Sports News after England Under 21s’ 5-1 win against Austria on Tuesday.”Obviously, I will never be happy with being on the bench. I want to play. I pride myself on being in the team. I think I am good enough to be in the team.

“All I can do is put in the performances that I do. When I come on [to] try and contribute and I think with the chances I have had, I have done really well.

In the two games I have [started], I have scored. I always try and help the team when I come on.

“I feel like going away with England is always a great opportunity for me to continue to put a case forward and show myself.”

 Nketiah, who also missed a penalty at Stadium MK, was joined by Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi in the goals as Aidy Boothroyd’s side moved top of Euro U21 qualifying Group C after three games played and he will now switch his focus to club commitments.
 Source: Skysports

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