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Leeds United international quartet all have point to prove tonight

As Leeds United's Premier League campaign comes to a stop because of the international break, a lot of their players will be keeping their fitness up by representing their countries.

The Whites have had a lot of call-ups after two of their league matches against Nottingham Forest and Manchester United were postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

In tonight's matches, there are four Leeds men that could make appearances so here's what each game means for their season...

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Croatia vs Denmark - 19:45 KO, Nations League A Group 1

Rasmus Kristensen could make an appearance in the Croatia vs Denmark match after missing out Leeds' last game through injury. If he does play tonight, it'll be his ninth senior cap for his country but Kristensen has struggled to acclimatise to the standards of Premier League football.

This game would be great for his confidence and would act as a reset for his form during the international break. With Luke Ayling recovering from injury and likely available once domestic football returns, Kristensen will need to prove he's still worthy of a starting spot under Jesse Marsch.

Poland vs Netherlands - 19:45 KO, Nations League A Group 4

Mateusz Klich is yet to start a Premier League game this season but will look to solidify his spot in Poland's World Cup squad through the next two fixtures.

His 41st senior cap for Poland could come tonight against the Netherlands in a tricky match in a group where the Dutch haven't lost in their first four games - although Poland are the only team to have taken a point off them in a 2-2 draw in June.

Belgium vs Wales - 19:45 KO, Nations League A Group 4

The other match in League A Group 4 might see Leeds loanee Dan James feature for Wales against Belgium in what could be his 37th senior cap for the country.

James has been a staple part of the Welsh squad for the last few years and will be looking to prove Jesse Marsch wrong after being sent on loan to Fulham at the end of the summer transfer window.

Italy U21 vs England U21s - 16:30 KO, friendly

Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell will be hoping to earn a seventh England U21s cap when Lee Carsley's side head to Pescara to face Italy. The centre-back recently discussed the ups and downs of his loan spell so far against Millwall, but will be hoping that the experience he has picked up so far this term will serve him well on the international front ahead of next summer's European Under-21 Championship.

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