Reece James picks two important Leeds players in his ideal Championship five-a-side team

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Reece James has hailed a couple of Leeds United stars.

There is still plenty to decide in the Championship this season, but the EFL Awards took place on Sunday evening, celebrating the best in the Football League this season.

The big news saw Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki named Championship Player of the Season, which is no great surprise after his sensational campaign, smashing 26 goals and nine assists in 37 games.

With the Championship Team of the Season picked last month, those players selected were celebrated too, which included Pukki and Norwich teammates Max Aarons and Jamal Lewis.

Others selected were in attendance, including impressive Wigan Athletic full back Reece James, who has starred for the Latics on loan from Chelsea this term.

James, 19, has hit two goals and three assists this season, and having attracted plaudits for his performances this season, he earned well-deserved spot in the Team of the Season.

At last night’s award ceremony, James spoke to Football League podcast Not The Top 20, answering their question about an ideal Championship five-a-side team – and included two Leeds stars.

Yes, the official Team of the Season featured Liam Cooper and Kalvin Phillips, but James picked Pablo Hernandez ahead of Phillips, but did keep Cooper in his selection alongside Darren Randolph, Oliver Norwood and Che Adams.

Leeds fans have rallied against the official selection, claiming it was a shambles that Hernandez – with 12 goals and 11 assists – was left out of the side, with James showing just how much other players rate the Spaniard.