Gradel gets Ivory Coast call

21 March 2011 17:00
Leeds winger Max Gradel has been handed an international call-up for Ivory Coast. The 23-year-old will go into the squad for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin next Saturday. Gradel has enjoyed an impressive season for the Whites, scoring 14 goals in the npower Championship. And boss Simon Grayson admitted that Gradel's call-up was good news for the club. "It's good for the players and it's good for the club that players are being recognised for an opportunity in international football," he told the club's official website.

Source: PA