‘Showed Me’ – Leeds United Star Namedrops Aston Villa Man As Early Standard Setter

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Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu has revealed he looked up to senior figures, including Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins, during his first professional season at Exeter City, with his standard in training and preparation leaving a lasting mark.

The Welsh midfielder arrived at Leeds in the summer of 2023 on a four-year deal, with manager Daniel Farke revealing he had long tracked Ampadu before bringing him to Elland Road.

He was handed the captain’s...