Leeds United midfielder Ronaldo Vieira is excited by the prospect of representing England Under-20s at the Toulon Tournament later this month.

England fly out to France next week and will come up against Angola, Cuba and Japan in the group stages and are looking to defend the title which Gareth Southgate’s Under-21s won last summer.

The 18-year-old has had a fine season with Leeds, making 38 appearances in all competitions for the Whites during the campaign, which was capped off with a call for the national side.

Vieira is now looking forward to the prospect of playing for the Three Lions in the tournament.

“It feels great, it has been a really good year for me and I’m really happy with the England call up,” said Vieira.

“I’ve had to change a few holiday plans as I had a trip booked, but I’m sure it will be worth it.

“I never expected to have a season like I have, I thought I’d maybe make a few appearances and mainly play Under-23 football, so it has been great and hopefully I’ll be able to carry on like this next season.

“Playing for the national team is a new experience for me, but I have played in many tournaments that I have won at a younger age, so that is something I am used to now.

“When the squad got announced I had a call from Lewis Cook congratulating me and we had a good chat. 

“Obviously he was at Leeds and was called up by England for the first time when he was here, so it was nice to speak to him and get that.

“If I get my chance I need to make sure I take it, like I have done at Leeds and hopefully I’ll be able to kick on from there.

“It will be a privilege to play with everyone in the England team, you always want to play with the best players and hopefully we can go to Toulon and win the tournament."