Leeds United currently find themselves sitting pretty in fifth place in the Sky Bet Championship table.
The Whites will be keen to cement that play-off place by taking all three points from tonight's clash with fellow play-off chasers Derby County.
This Leeds United team look like a force to be reckoned with and it is clear that Monk’s men will be promotion contenders come the end of the season.
GK - Robert Green
36-year-old Robert Green is Leeds United’s undisputed number one goalkeeper at the moment, and will keep his place in between the sticks for this upcoming game against play-off chasers Derby County on Friday night.
Green will be desperate to put in a solid performance en route to his Leeds United side picking up all three points.
LB - Charlie Taylor
Despite being the subject of intense transfer speculation, Charlie Taylor would be given a starting berth at left-back for this upcoming clash with The Rams.
Taylor has been one of the club's stand out players so far this season, but it remains to be seen where he will be playing his football come the end of the transfer window.
CB - Pontus Jansson
Pontus Jansson is turning into somewhat of a cult figure with the Leeds United supporters, after turning in some brilliant performances for the club throughout the early stages of his loan spell.
It appears that a deal is in place to secure Jansson's services on a permanent basis, something that will no doubt delight the Leeds faithful.
CB - Kyle Bartley
Swansea loanee Kyle Bartley has been a consistent fixture in the Leeds United backline so far this season, and has turned in some defensively solid displays, adhering himself to the fans in the process.
The 25-year-old is a strong, commanding centre back who breeds confidence through the whole team with his composure.
RB - Luke Ayling
Summer signing Luke Ayling has had a very steady start to his career at Elland Road and would keep his place at right back in my Leeds United preferred XI.
The former Arsenal trainee is a very versatile operator who can play anywhere along the backline, as well as being able to step into midfield if required.
Ayling penned a three-year deal with the club this summer when he signed from fellow Championship club Bristol City on an undisclosed fee.
CM - Liam Bridcutt
The former Sunderland midfield has been fantastic since arriving at Elland Road.
His commanding, combative displays in the heart of midfield have been superb, and he is undoubtedly a key cog in Garry Monk's team.
Expect to see Bridcutt start against the Rams.
CM - Kalvin Phillips
20-year-old midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been a regular in the Leeds United senior team so far this season since Garry Monk took the reigns at the club, and has certainly been given a platform to impress.
The youngman has shown calmness, composure and maturity way beyond his years and will no doubt have been catching the eye of numerous top flight clubs with his impressive performances
LW - Hadi Sacko
Talented Frenchman Hadi Sacko is currently enjoying a season long loan spell with the Whites from Portuguese side Sporting CP.
Sacko has excellent technical ability, he is very quick, direct and good with the ball at his feet and is a real threat for any side to be wary of.
His potential has been recognised by the French national side for whom he has been capped at Under 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 level
CAM - Kemar Roofe
Kemar Roofe has certainly been coming into his own in recent weeks, and will be desperate to keep up his good form tonight when facing off against Derby County.
The 23-year-old former Oxford man, looks to be adapting well to Championship football and is becoming a key player in Garry Monk’s squad.
RW - Pablo Hernandez
Now permanent Leeds United wideman Pablo Hernandez would be given a starting role on the right wing in my Leeds United preferred XI.
The former Spanish international brings great quality and experience to Garry Monk's team and is a very useful player in the Sky Bet Championship.
ST - Chris Wood
Leeds frontman Chris Wood is currently enjoying a purple patch when it comes to goalscoring, the New Zealand international has already racked up 13 league goals so far this campaign and will no doubt be a contender for Championship top scorer come the end of the season.
Wood is no doubt Monk’s first name on the teamsheet at the moment and you can expect to see him leading the line at Elland Road on Friday night.