Leeds United boss reveals double injury boost ahead of Sheffield United derby plus his verdict on Thomas Tuchel becoming England boss

Wingers Dan James and Manor Soloman are back in the fray for the key encounter following spells out with injury.

James has not featured since before last month's international break, having re-injured a hamstring problem.

Solomon has missed the last three Leeds outings, due to back and hamstring issues.

Farke said: "Daniel James and Manor Solomon, since late last week, have been back in a major part of team training and during this week, they have trained each and every day.

"Daniel has been out for a bit longer, six weeks. So perhaps it’s a bit easier for Manor as he’s been out for just three weeks.

"But overall, it’s good to have them back and we desperately need to have them back for solutions in our offence, so it’s definitely good news for them.”

Meanwhile, Max Wober could make an earlier than expected return to the United squad before the next international break and is ahead of schedule.

He added: “There is also some good news with Max who is a little bit ahead of schedule in terms of his rehab programme.

"We expected him, initially, to be back after the next international break, but right now, we have hope he could be even involved at some point before it.

“He looks good, but he is also definitely out for the weekend and then we will make some late decisions as I have to wait until all the players are back (from international duty).”

Meanwhile, Farke has backed his compatriot Thomas Tuchel to shine in his new role as England national coach and believes he is a ‘top solution’ for the Three Lions.

Tuchel was unveiled as England’s new head coach on Wednesday, with the former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain chief signing an 18-month deal.

He said: “First of all, congratulations to Thomas and England. I think he's a top solution, his CV speaks for itself. He’s a world-class coach and coached Borussia Dortmund, Pars Saint-Germain and been in charge of Chelsea and Bayern Munich.

"He’s lots of experience in winning the German title and cup and the French title and cup and reaching the Champions League final with PSG and winning the Champions League final with Chelsea.

"We’s a top-drawer solution. He knows English football and the players and for all the players, this is a really good solution.

“We’ve, worked pretty closely and both been in charge of Dortmund. I know him a little bit and know he will appreciate the job and will give his very very best, he’s so much quality. Fingers crossed for him.”