Leeds striker found himself vilified after attempting to con match officials into thinking he'd been struck in the face following a clash with Aston Villa 's Anwar El Ghazi at Elland Road.
He hadn't been. There was no contact, which made Bamford's decision to fall to the ground like he'd been shot one of the worst he'd ever made.Bamford was banned for two games and branded a cheat.
He deserved to be, too, because the whole episode brought shame on him and his club, who attempted to defend him at one stage.But since that incident in 2019 Bamford has restored his reputation, to such an extent that he is now being linked with a first call-up to the England squad next month.Last weekend Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate went to Leicester to run.
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