Rothwell 'growing' into role in Leeds engine room
Joe Rothwell won promotion to the Premier League with Southampton last season
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Leeds United midfielder Joe Rothwell says he is "growing" into his role in the side's midfield after a fine display in the 2-0 win over Derby County.
Rothwell's corner set up the first goal for Joe Rodon in a comfortable win over the Rams as Leeds bounced back from a disappointing loss at Blackburn Rovers.
The result allowed them to move back into the automatic promotion spots after Burnley had only drawn with Middlesbrough on Friday.
"I was really disappointed with last weekend and I put a bit of pressure on myself to bounce back and I felt like I did," Rothwell told BBC Radio Leeds.
"I feel like I'm growing into my role every day."
Rothwell is on a season-long loan at Elland Road from Bournemouth and has started each of the past 11 Championship games following long-term injuries to captain Ethan Ampadu and fellow first-choice midfielder Ilia Gruev.