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The international break couldn’t have come at a better time for Everton and Marco Silva. But did Everton’s internationals also struggle for form? Below we see how they got on.
England
Senior Team – Euro 2020 Qualifying: 1-2 vs Czech Republic, 6-0 vs Bulgaria
After storming through qualifying so far, the Three Lions hit their first speed bump as they lost 2-1 to in Prague, with both Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane starting. Pickford pulled off some eye-catching saves, but Keane was criticised once again for his performance after slipping at an inopportune moment from a corner which led to Czech Republic equalising.
Keane was then replaced by Tyrone Mings for the controversial 6-0 win in Sofia.
Under-21s – Euro 2021 Qualifying: 5-1 vs Austria
Tom Davies got some much-needed game time as he captained England under-21s to a thumping 5-1 win over Austria at Stadium mk.
Republic of Ireland
Senior Team – Euro 2020 Qualifying: 0-0 vs Georgia, 0-2 vs Switzerland
Seamus Coleman’s hopes of captaining his nation at a major championship took a big blow as Ireland dropped points at Georgia, before he was sent off (for the second time in a fortnight) after conceding a penalty in their 2-0 loss to group rivals, Switzerland. It now means that Ireland need to beat Denmark in Dublin in November to qualify, with Coleman unable to play due to suspension.
Brazil
Senior Team – Friendly: 1-1 vs Senegal, 1-1 vs Nigeria
Richarlison emerged from the bench twice for Brazil as they faced two African sides, but was unable to lead his side earn a win.
Colombia
Senior Team – Friendly: 0-0 vs Chile, 0-3 Algeria
Yerry Mina helped his side to a clean sheet against Chile, before watching from the bench as they collapsed to a Riyad Mahrez-inspired Algeria.
France
Senior Team – Euro 2020 Qualifying: 1-0 vs Iceland, 1-1 vs Turkey
Lucas Digne lined up against Gylfi Sigurdsson for France as they secured a 1-0 win over Iceland, but was left on the bench for their crunch tie against Turkey.
Iceland
Senior Team – Euro 2020 Qualifying: 0-1 vs France, 2-0 vs Andorra
Sigurdsson played both full games for Iceland as their qualification hopes hang on by a threat, although he missed yet another penalty in their 2-0 win over Andorra.
He’s now missed four of the last seven penalties he’s taken.
Turkey
Senior Team – Euro 2020 Qualifying: 1-0 vs Albania, 1-1 vs France
He may not be getting a look in at Everton, but Cenk Tosun is a key player for Turkey and scored a crucial 90th minute winner against Albania, before leading the line once again against France.
Nigeria
Senior Team – Friendly: 1-1 vs Brazil
Alex Iwobi started in a central attacking midfield role and impressed in their 1-1 draw against Brazil, before being replaced on 84 minutes. Will he get more chances in a central role given Gylfi’s struggles?