Harry Souttar showcased his skills while representing Australia in their friendly against England, but it was James Maddison who stood out in England’s narrow 1-0 victory. Surprisingly, Harry Kane and Harry Maguire remained unused substitutes throughout the game. Meanwhile, Yunus Akgun made a significant impact for Turkey as they secured an impressive 1-0 away win over Croatia.
Belgium sealed their qualification for the 2024 Euro finals with a remarkable 3-2 victory on Austrian soil. Timothy Castagne played a crucial role, providing the assist for the opening goal. Wout Faes displayed an outstanding defensive performance, while Youri Tielemans came off the bench in the second half.
Denmark’s upcoming match against Kazakhstan will feature Mads Hermansen in the squad, although Kasper Schmeichel, now representing Anderlecht, remains the preferred first-choice goalkeeper. With the age difference between the two keepers and Hermansen’s incredible form, he poses a strong challenge for the starting spot.
In Wales’ friendly against Gibraltar, Danny Ward started between the posts and contributed to their 4-0 victory. The match also marked the debut of Charlie Savage, son of former Leicester midfielder Robbie Savage, who provided an assist for Kieffer Moore’s goal.
Demarai Gray found the back of the net in Jamaica’s convincing 4-1 away win against Grenada. Patson Daka featured in the starting eleven for Zambia but suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Egypt. Kelechi Iheanacho scored one of the goals for Nigeria in their thrilling 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Wilfred Ndidi played the full game. Ademola Lookman also started for Nigeria.
Chris Wood netted New Zealand’s only goal in their match against Congo, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Wood is expected to feature in their upcoming game against Harry Souttar and Australia, promising an intriguing battle between the towering forward and defender.
Jonny Evans featured in the starting lineup for today’s match against San Marino, with his team enjoying a comfortable 2-0 lead. He was substituted after 63 minutes, hopefully to ensure his readiness for the next match against Slovenia on October 17th.
