James out with ankle issue

Leeds United forward Dan James has suffered an ankle injury in training but is not expected to be out for the long-term.

The Wales international started each of the Elland Road side's first three league games and came on as late substitute in a League Cup defeat on penalties to Sheffield Wednesday.

He played for Wales during the international break when he was a substitute against Kazakhstan before starting against Canada.

James was introduced after 77 minutes when Leeds were beaten at Fulham but had to come off 12 minutes later and, since then, has missed a win at Wolves and draw with Bournemouth.

A Leeds United spokesperson said: "As Wales manager Craig Bellamy confirmed in his press conference earlier today, Daniel James has an ankle issue which is currently undergoing assessment. Any absence is not expected to be long-term and Leeds United manager Daniel Farke will provide a full update during Thursday's press conference."