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The Yorkshire club secured the signing of the 28-year-old from Leicester City ahead of the current campaign, fending off Everton to tie him down<\/a> until the summer of 2029 after tracking him closely since 2018.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The defender initially played second fiddle to Jayden Bogle before being handed a start on New Year\u2019s Day against rivals Liverpool<\/a>, with the contest ending in a goalless draw, and has since featured in every league match, catching the eye of a former Whites defender.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The former Leicester City man has already registered a goal and an assist, earning praise from a former Leeds United manager<\/a>, while another Whites legend noted that Justin has a clear understanding of the club\u2019s DNA.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Dallas highlighted the importance of recruitment at Leeds United, stressing that bringing in the right type of player is crucial to maintaining standards within the squad.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n He pointed to Justin as the archetype of the right profile, a player who works tirelessly and understands his role, fitting seamlessly into the group, while warning that big egos can unsettle the dressing room harmony.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The 34-year-old added that, although teams can sometimes succeed despite such personalities, a strong culture built on the right attitudes is essential for a club like Leeds, and the full-back embodies that.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n James Justin for England<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n When asked about the Whites\u2019 recruitment model, Dallas commented on the Official Leeds United Podcast (52:57)<\/a>: \u201cYes, I think it\u2019s huge, it\u2019s massive. <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe perfect example of it, somebody who comes in, works hard, and knows what they\u2019re here for. <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI think when you bring in big egos, it disrupts the changing room. <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019ve probably played in teams yourself where there have been a few big egos, and you just don\u2019t need it. <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYou might be able to be successful in certain situations, but at a club like this, you need a good culture in your dressing room.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Justin has also drawn praise from his manager Daniel Farke, who has described him as a well-liked presence within the dressing room.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fulham_Robinson_Justin_James_620_ofg.jpg\"\/)
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