Rodrigo shows he is West Ham United-ready with two goals in under-23 run-out

Rodrigo proved his fitness for Leeds United's Premier League game at West Ham United with two goals for the Under-23s at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday.

The Spanish playmaker scored twice in his first game since injuring his groin against Leicester City in January, before being withdrawn at half-time.

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RETURN: Leeds United playmaker Rodrigo

Winger Ian Poveda also made his return from injury, coming on in the interval.

Leeds won the game 2-0.

Holding midfielder Kalvin Phillips did not play any part, making the England international unlikely to return from a calf injury for Monday's game against one of this season's surprise packages.

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