Can Longstaff become a leader for Farke?
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When Sean Longstaff came on as a substitute for Leeds against Arsenal in August, he was "immediately trying to get people to do things", and "was already trying to become a leader", according to BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope.
The 27 year-old has started every game for Daniel Farke's side since that Arsenal match and has spoken about the prospect of becoming a leader in the Elland Road dressing room.
"It is something that Eddie Howe had spoken to me about a bit at Newcastle about trying to become a leader." Longstaff told BBC Radio Leeds.
"I didn't come here and try to become a leader, I was just being me really. Ethan [Ampadu] is the captain and he does a fantastic job of leading us, getting us ready to play or speaking to us.
"For me, it was about coming in, watching how the dressing room works and seeing the dynamics. If I can add to it and help Ethan in any way, shape or form then I will try and do that.
"Ultimately, the game is easier when you speak to each other and help each other through the game - if that is what people think leadership is, then you can class it as that. I didn't want to step on anyone's toes, I just want to add to the group and make some of the lads realise how good they are."