00:01Dominic Calvert-Lewin has singled out James Justin as a key figure behind Leeds United's
00:06recent upswing in form, praising the defender for his leadership both on and off the pitch.
00:13Since joining from Leicester City last summer in an £8m deal, Justin has steadily become
00:18indispensable, starting every Premier League game since November and guiding Leeds through
00:23a critical period in their survival bid.
00:29Justin's influence extends far beyond his defensive duties. Calvert-Lewin highlighted
00:33how the 28-year-old leads by example, instilling professionalism and calm in the dressing room.
00:39Since he's come into the team, he's made such a difference in how he plays and carries himself
00:45and manages the game and how that then spreads across the group, the striker told BBC Radio
00:52Leeds. He doesn't get enough credit that he deserves. He keeps himself to himself. He's
00:57a quiet guy day to day. But for me, when he's on the pitch, he's top level.
01:03Manager Daniel Farka has echoed the sentiments, noting that Justin doesn't even need the armband
01:08to influence his teammates, describing him as a natural leader who embodies the team's values.
01:16As the club continues to push for safety, it is emerging as leadership of players like
01:21Justin, backed by senior voices such as Calvert-Lewin, that could define their season.
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