Stuart Dallas confident Leeds will have a successful season | OneFootball

Northern Ireland duo Stuart Dallas and Bailey Peacock-Farrell both reported early to Leeds’ pre-season training on Monday, even though they were permitted to arrive later as they were on international duty.

Ahead of what will be his fifth season at the club, the winger now has his sights on gaining promotion to the Premier League.

“It is good to see everyone again, all of the lads have come back in good spirits and there have been a few changes and improvements at the training ground as well, which is nice,” said Dallas.

“It was pleasing to get the two wins with Northern Ireland, it sets us up well now with 12 points from the first four games and the big teams in Germany and Holland coming up.

“You sacrifice a lot to be available and be ready for the games in June, which is difficult because your season finishes earlier, so it was great to get the results we wanted.

“It is important to relax and let your hair down a little bit too, it only feels like yesterday we were here (at Thorp Arch), but it’s nice to be back and we’re all ready to go again now.

“Pre-season is always tough, it has to be as it sets you up to get in good shape for the start of the season and throughout the campaign.

“By putting in the hard work now, hopefully, it will show at the start of the season.”

Dallas will be hoping to stay healthy this campaign after missing 12 games with a fractured foot last season, a stretch where Leeds lost four of their 13 games last season.