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Premier League players: How did they get on in international week?

Santi Cazorla, Joe Hart & Jonathan Walters
Image: Santi Cazorla, Joe Hart and Jonathan Walters were among a host of Premier league players on international duty

How did the players at your favourite Premier League club get on during the international break? Read on for our comprehensive club-by-club guide...

ARSENAL

Santi Cazorla came on after 26 minutes in Spain's 2-0 win over England, scoring his side's second with six minutes remaining. Spain were due to play again in a friendly against Belgium on Tuesday, but the match was cancelled due to security threats.

Alexis Sanchez played both Chile's World Cup qualifiers as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Colombia last Thursday and, despite worries over a calf injury, he played 90 minutes in a 3-0 defeat to Uruguay on Tuesday.

Joel Campbell played 73 minutes as Costa Rica beat Haiti 1-0 at home in a World Cup qualifier on Friday, and played 72 minutes as they beat Panama 2-1 away on Tuesday.

Chuba Akpom, currently on loan at Hull, played 70 minutes as England U21s played out a goalless draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina last Thursday. He then came on as a substitute to score as they saw off Switzerland 3-1 on Monday night. Calum Chambers also played a full 90 minutes in both games at centre-back.

Laurent Koscielny played 90 minutes twice for France against Germany and England, while Olivier Giroud opened the scoring for France against Germany, although the match was overshadowed by the terrorist attacks outside the stadium and in the French capital.

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France's goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris (R) and defender Laurent Koscielny sing their country's national anthem before their game against England
Image: France's goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris (R) and defender Laurent Koscielny sing their country's national anthem before their game against England

Petr Cech was an unused substitute as Czech Republic thrashed Serbia 4-1, but played the full 90 minutes in a 3-1 defeat to Poland, while David Ospina played in goal as Colombia drew 1-1 in Chile and lost to 1-0 to Argentina.

Kieran Gibbs was an unused substitute in England's defeat to Spain, but played the full 90 minutes in their 2-0 win over France on Tuesday.

ASTON VILLA

Brad Guzan played 90 minutes as USA beat St Vincent and the Grenadines 6-1 in a World Cup qualifier last Friday and was an unused substitute in a goalless draw away at Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday.

Ciaran Clark returns on a high after playing in both legs of Republic of Ireland's play-off with Bosnia, helping his side keep a clean sheet in the 2-0 win in the return leg in Dublin to secure a spot at Euro 2016.

Jordan Ayew played in both legs and scored in the second game as Ghana beat Comoros 2-0 on aggregate in their second-round World Cup qualifier. 

But it was a bad week for Jordan Amavi, who sustained a cruciate knee ligament injury in France U21s' 1-0 win over Northern Ireland and has now been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Aston Villa full-back Jordan Amavi is helped away from France U21s win over Northern Ireland
Image: Aston Villa full-back Jordan Amavi is helped away from France U21s win over Northern Ireland

Idrissa Gueye played 90 minutes twice as Senegal drew 2-2 away at Madagascar and then beat the same opponents 3-0 at home.

Carlos Sanchez was withdrawn after 56 minutes as Colombia drew 1-1 in Chile in a World Cup qualifier last Thursday, but he wasn't involved in the 1-0 defeat to Argentina on Tuesday.

Rudy Gestede came off at half-time as Benin beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in the first leg of their second round World Cup qualifier last Thursday, but did not play as they went out on aggregate in the second leg.

BOURNEMOUTH

Adam Federici kept two clean sheets in Australia's World Cup qualifying matches against Kyrgyzstan (3-0) and Bangladesh (4-0).

Harry Arter was an unused substitute in both legs of Republic of Ireland's play-off win over Bosnia and Shaun MacDonald was an unused substitute as Wales lost 3-2 at home to Netherlands in a friendly last Friday.

Tokelo Rantie scored as South Africa beat Angola 4-1 over two legs, while Artur Boruc played for Poland in their 3-1 win over Czech Republic on Tuesday.

CHELSEA

Asmir Begovic played both legs of Bosnia's Euro 2016 play-off defeat to Republic of Ireland.

Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic of Bosnia in action against Republic of Ireland
Image: Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic of Bosnia in action against Republic of Ireland

Cesc Fabregas played 90 minutes in Spain's 2-0 win over England last Friday, providing the pass for Mario Gaspar's opener. Diego Costa played 64 minutes, while Pedro came on in the 76th minute and Cesar Azpilicueta played the final eight minutes in Alicante.

Branislav Ivanovic and Nemanja Matic both featured for Serbia as they lost 4-1 to the Czech Republic in a friendly in Ostrava on Friday night, with the latter later suggesting he may now quit international football.

Baba Rahman played both legs as Ghana prevailed 2-0 on aggregate over Comoros in their second round World Cup qualifier.

Jon Obi Mikel lasted 71 minutes as Nigeria played out a goalless draw against Swaziland in the first leg of their second round World Cup qualifier, and was an unused substitute in the second leg on Tuesday as they prevailed 2-0 on aggregate. 

Eden Hazard played the whole game as Belgium beat Italy 3-1 in a friendly in Brussels on Friday night.

Eden Hazard of Belgium in action during the international friendly match between Belgium and Italy
Image: Eden Hazard of Belgium in action during the international friendly match between Belgium and Italy

Gary Cahill came on for the final six minutes for England as they were beaten 2-0 by Spain on Friday, but played the full 90 minutes of the 2-0 win over France.

On Tuesday, Bertrand Traore scored the decisive goal in Burkina Faso's 3-2 aggregate win over Benin.

Willian played 90 minutes and Oscar was an unused substitute as Brazil drew 1-1 away at Argentina in a World Cup qualifier on Friday. Willian then played 85 minutes as they beat Peru 3-0 on Tuesday, while Oscar came on with five minutes to go.

CRYSTAL PALACE

Adrian Mariappa played both games as Jamaica lost 2-0 at home to Panama in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday and beat Haiti 1-0 away on Tuesday.

Mile Jedinak sent Australia on their way to a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Kyrgyzstan with a 40th-minute penalty. He then scored their final goal in a 4-0 victory over Bangladesh on Tuesday.

DHAKA, BANGLADESH - NOVEMBER 17: Mile Jedinak of Australia Socceroos in an aerial duo with Sojib of Bangladesh during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification
Image: Mile Jedinak of Australia in an aerial duo with Sojib of Bangladesh

Yannick Bolasie was on target twice in two legs as DR Congo beat Burundi 5-4 on aggregate in their second round World Cup qualifier.

Yohan Cabaye came on as a late sub for France in their 2-0 friendly win against Germany at the Stade de France, but started the game against England at Wembley.

Lee Chung-yong played the last 30 minutes for South Korea against Laos on Tuesday, but Pape Souare was not involved in either of Senegal's two games with Madagascar.

Bakary Sako scored the decisive goal in Mali's 3-2 aggregate World Cup qualifying win over Botswana.

Joe Ledley scored for Wales in a 3-2 friendly defeat to the Netherlands. Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey played the first 75 minutes.

Wales's midfielder Joe Ledley celebrates scoring their first goal to equalise against Netherlands
Image: Wales's midfielder Joe Ledley celebrates scoring their first goal to equalise against Netherlands

EVERTON

Tim Howard was an unused substitute as USA beat St Vincent and the Grenadines 6-1 in a World Cup qualifier last Friday, and played 90 minutes in their goalless draw against Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday. 

Brendan Galloway had to withdraw from the England U21 squad with a thigh strain, but the club are confident he will be available for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa.

Seamus Coleman and James McCarthy played the full 90 minutes of both Republic of Ireland's 1-1 draw in Bosnia and the 2-0 win in Dublin in the return leg. Darron Gibson was an unused substitute in both games, while Aiden McGeady came on as a substitute in the first leg.

Edin Cocalic (R) of Bosnia in action against James McCarthy (C) and Glenn Whelan (L) of Ireland
Image: James McCarthy (C) and Glenn Whelan (L) of Ireland in action against Edin Cocalic (R) of Bosnia

Muhamed Besic came on at half-time for Bosnia at the Aviva Stadium on Monday.

Kevin Mirallas came on as a late substitute as Belgium beat Italy 3-1 in Brussels on Friday night. Romelu Lukaku played just over an hour.

Gerard Deulofeu had a very good week. He scored a hat-trick as he captained Spain U21s in a 5-0 win over Georgia and then scored another two against Croatia.

Ross Barkley started in both England's defeat to Spain and the win over France, but John Stones only the started the second match.

Ramiro Funes Mori played 90 minutes twice as Argentina drew 1-1 at home to Brazil and won 1-0 in Colombia.

Argentina's Ramiro Funes (L) controls the ball next to Brazil's Neymar
Image: Argentina's Ramiro Funes (L) controls the ball next to Brazil's Neymar

LEICESTER

Kasper Schmeichel played in goal as Denmark lost to Sweden over two legs, while Christian Fuchs played 90 minutes in Austria's 2-1 defeat to Switzerland on Tuesday. Gokhan Inler played an hour of that game and 75 minutes as Switzerland lost 3-2 against Slovakia on Friday.

Riyad Mahrez scored a goal in the second leg of Algeria's 9-2 aggregate win over Tanzania.

Andy King played 90 minutes for Wales in their 3-2 defeat to the Netherlands on Friday, while Jamie Vardy was forced to miss England's friendlies with Spain and France due to injury.

Shinji Okazaki was an unused substitute as Japan won 3-0 against Singapore in their World Cup qualifier last Thursday. He then played 86 minutes as they won 2-0 against Cambodia on Tuesday.

Shinji Okazaki holds the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Cambodia and Japan
Image: Shinji Okazaki holds the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Cambodia and Japan

Jeff Schlupp was an unused substitute as Ghana drew 0-0 against Comoros in the first leg of their second round World Cup qualifier, but came on after 39 minutes in the reverse tie on Tuesday as they prevailed 2-0 on aggregate.

Andrej Kramaric came on as a late substitute as Croatia came from behind to win 3-1 in a friendly against Russia on Tuesday.

Wes Morgan scored an own goal as Jamaica lost 2-0 at home to Panama in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday. He then played 90 minutes as they won 1-0 in Haiti on Tuesday.

LIVERPOOL

Joe Allen missed a penalty but assisted a goal in Wales' 3-2 defeat to the Netherlands.

Simon Mignolet played the whole game as Belgium came from behind to beat Italy 3-1 in Brussels on Friday night, while Christian Benteke was an unused substitute. 

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 13:  Simon Mignolet of Belgium (L) reacts during the international friendly match between Belgium and Italy at King Baudouin S
Image: Simon Mignolet of Belgium (L) reacts during the international friendly match between Belgium and Italy

Emre Can came on after 34 minutes as Germany were beaten 2-0 by France on Friday night, but Tuesday's game with Netherlands was called off.

Adam Bogdan was an unused substitute in both legs as Hungary overcome Norway in their play-off to qualify for Euro 2016.

Adam Lallana played 63 minutes for England against Spain and was a substitute against France. Nathaniel Clyne played the full 90 minutes in the second match.

Martin Skrtel played 90 minutes for Slovakia as they beat Switzerland 3-2 in a friendly on Friday, but did not feature against Iceland on Tuesday.

MANCHESTER CITY

Joe Hart captained England in the 2-0 defeat to Spain, but was replaced at half-time against France. Raheem Sterling also played the full 90 minutes in Alicante and got an assist in the 2-0 win over France. Fabian Delph played 63 minutes in Spain but was not involved at Wembley.

Joe Hart of England
Image: Joe Hart of England

Bacary Sagna played 90 minutes in both of France's games with Germany and England, while Eliaquim Mangala was twice an unused substitute for the French.

Aleksandar Kolarov played the entire 90 minutes as Serbia lost 4-1 to the Czech Republic in a friendly in Ostrava on Friday night.

Nicolas Otamendi played the full 90 minutes for Argentina against both Brazil and Colombia, but Martin Demichelis was an unused substitute in both games.

Kevin De Bruyne scored and set up a goal as Belgium came from behind to beat Italy 3-1 in Brussels on Friday night.

Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring Belgium's second goal in a 3-1 win over Italy
Image: Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring Belgium's second goal in a 3-1 win over Italy

Kelechi Iheanacho came on for the last 25 minutes for Nigeria as they drew 0-0 in the first leg of their second round World Cup qualifier against Swaziland, and was an unused substitute in the second leg as they won 2-0.

Fernandinho was an unused substitute for Brazil in their 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw against Argentina on Friday, and came on with 13 minutes to go in their 3-0 win over Peru on Tuesday.

MANCHESTER UNITED

Juan Mata came on in the second half of Spain's 2-0 victory over England. David de Gea was an unused substitute in the game in Alicante.

Daley Blind played 90 mins for Netherlands in 3-2 win over Wales. Memphis Depay was an unused substitute in the game for the Dutch.

Wayne Rooney hit the bar against Spain and scored against France, while Phil Jones partnered Chris Smalling at the heart of England's defence in Spain. However, there was bad news for Michael Carrick as he was taken off on a stretcher in injury time in Alicante.

Wayne Rooney of England scores his team's second goal during the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley
Image: Wayne Rooney of England scores his team's second goal during the match against France at Wembley

Anthony Martial played 70 minutes for France against Germany, but was spotted leaving Wembley on crutches after starting against England. Morgan Schneiderlin came off the bench for France against Germany and started against England. Bastian Schweinsteiger played the full 90 minutes for Germany against France.

Sergio Romero played in goal as Argentina drew 1-1 at home to Brazil and beat Colombia 1-0. Matteo Darmian played 90 minutes twice as Italy lost 3-1 to Belgium and drew 2-2 with Romania.

NEWCASTLE

Daryl Janmaat set up the first goal in the Netherlands' 3-2 win over Wales, while Gini Wijnaldum and Paul Dummett came on as substitutes in the game for the Dutch and the Welsh respectively.

Shane Ferguson came on as a second-half substitute in Northern Ireland's 1-0 friendly win over Latvia.

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - NOVEMBER 13:  Shane Ferguson of Northern Ireland (R) and Janis Ikaunieks of Latvia (L) during the international football friend
Image: Shane Ferguson of Northern Ireland (R) and Janis Ikaunieks of Latvia vie for the ball

Aleksandar Mitrovic was booked before being substituted in Serbia's 4-1 loss to the Czech Republic on Friday night.

Chancel Mbemba played both legs as DR Congo beat Burundi 5-4 on aggregate in their second round World Cup qualifier.

Moussa Sissoko was an unused substitute for France as they beat Germany 2-0 on Friday night. The Newcastle midfielder came on for seven minutes against England on Tuesday evening, as France lost 2-0 at Wembley.

NORWICH

Dieumerci Mbokani played both games, and scored an own goal in the second leg, as DR Congo overcame Burundi 5-4 on aggregate in their second round World Cup qualifier. Youssouf Mulumbu played an hour of the first leg and was an unused substitute in the reverse tie.

Martin Olsson played 90 minutes as Sweden overcame Denmark 2-1 in the first leg of their Euro 2016 tie on Saturday. Olsson was ill in the build-up to the second leg on Tuesday, and came off the bench for four minutes as Sweden secured qualification with a 2-2 draw.

Alex Tettey played both legs of Norway's Euro 2016 play-off tie with Hungary, but was unable to prevent his country losing 3-1 on aggregate.

Alex Tettey: The Norwich midfielder has been a reliable performer for Norway
Image: Alex Tettey in action for Norway

Robbie Brady scored and Wes Hoolahan played an hour of the Republic of Ireland's 1-1 Euro 2016 play-off draw in Bosnia, before Brady played the full 90 in the 2-0 return-leg win at the Aviva Stadium alongside Hoolahan, who was replaced on 54 minutes.

Kyle Lafferty played 53 minutes of Northern Ireland's win over Latvia before being replaced with a stomach problem.

SOUTHAMPTON

Virgil van Dijk was subbed at half-time of Netherlands' 3-2 win over Wales with a knee injury and is now a doubt for Saturday's Premier League game at home to Stoke. Jordy Clasie played 87 mins of the same game. 

Defender Maya Yoshida scored Japan's final goal as they beat Singapore 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier, and played 90 minutes as they beat Cambodia 2-0 on Tuesday.

SINGAPORE - NOVEMBER 12:  Maya Yoshida of Japan celebrates after scoring the thrid goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Singapore an
Image: Maya Yoshida of Japan celebrates after scoring Japan's third goal against Singapore

Steven Davis captained Northern Ireland and scored the only goal of the game as his country beat Latvia in Belfast.

Shane Long came on as a second-half substitute in the second leg of Republic of Ireland's play-off victory over Bosnia.

Dusan Tadic played just under an hour as Serbia lost 4-1 to the Czech Republic in a friendly in Ostrava on Friday night.

James Ward-Prowse scored England U21s' first goal from the penalty spot as his side came from behind to beat Switzerland 3-1 on Monday night. He also captained the side in their 0-0 draw against Bosnia last Thursday. Matt Targett also played in both games. 

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 16:  James Ward-Prowse of England scores from the penalty spot during a European Under 21 Qualifier between England U21 and Sw
Image: James Ward-Prowse of England U21s scores from the penalty spot against Switzerland

Right-back Cedric Soares played 90 minutes as Portugal lost a friendly 1-0 against Russia on Saturday. Jose Fonte was an unused substitute in the game. Their roles were reversed in Portugal's 2-0 away win over Luxembourg on Tuesday, as the centre-back played 90 minutes while Cedric remained on the bench.

Sadio Mane scored a late equaliser to earn Senegal a 2-2 draw against Madagascar. The forward played 90 minutes in their 3-0 win at home on Tuesday, but failed to find the score-sheet.

Ryan Bertrand played the full 90 minutes of England's 2-0 defeat to Spain. The Saints full-back replaced Harry Kane for the final 10 minutes of England's 2-0 win over France.

Victor Wanyama captained Kenya to a 1-0 win over Cape Verde, but failed to prevent a 2-0 defeat in the second leg on Tuesday night.

Graziano Pelle created Italy's opening goal for Antonio Candreva against Belgium in Brussels on Friday night, although the visitors went on to lose the friendly 3-1. The striker was replaced after 59 minutes of Italy's 2-2 draw against Romania four days later.

STOKE

Glenn Whelan played both games as Republic of Ireland beat Bosnia in their Euro 2016 play-off and Marc Wilson came off the bench with 23 minutes remaining of the first leg. Striker Jonathan Walters missed the first leg, but was the hero in the second as his first-half penalty and second-half strike from close range gave Ireland a 2-0 win. 

Ireland's Jonathan Walters celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against Bosnia in their Euro 2016 play-off second leg
Image: Ireland's Jonathan Walters celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against Bosnia in their Euro 2016 play-off second leg

Geoff Cameron scored as USA beat St Vincent and the Grenadines 6-1 in a World Cup qualifier last Friday, and played 90 minutes in their goalless draw against Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday.

Erik Pieters was an unused substitute as Netherlands beat Wales 3-2 in Cardiff on Friday. 

Jack Butland played the second half in England's 2-0 win over France, making one brilliant save from Anthony Martial.

Xherdan Shaqiri played the whole match as Switzerland lost 3-2 to Slovakia in a friendly on Friday night. Switzerland got back to winning ways on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over neighbours Austria, and Shaqiri played 88 minutes.

Mame Biram Diouf played 90 minutes as Senegal drew 2-2 away at Madagascar in the first leg of their second round World Cup qualifier on Friday. The striker scored Senegal's third in a 3-0 win over Madagascar in the return leg.

SUNDERLAND

John O'Shea missed Ireland's 1-1 draw in Bosnia, but returned as a late substitute in the second leg as his side qualified for Euro 2016.

Duncan Watmore scored and put in a fine display as a substitute as England U21s came from behind to beat Switzerland 3-1 on Monday night. He also came on as a substitute in their goalless draw against Bosnia in a qualifier on Thursday.

England's Duncan Watmore celebrates scoring the second goal during the UEFA European Under 21 Championship qualifying match at the Amex Stadium, Brighton.
Image: England's Duncan Watmore celebrates scoring the second goal for England U21s against Switzerland

Costel Pantilimon was an unused substitute as Romania struck late to secure a 2-2 draw against Italy on Tuesday night.

Sebastian Coates played both World Cup qualifiers for Uruguay as they lost 2-1 to Ecuador on Thursday and beat Chile 3-0 at home on Tuesday.

Sebastian Larsson came off the bench after 68 minutes as Sweden beat Denmark 2-1 in the first leg of their Euro 2016 play-off on Saturday. Ola Toivonen was an unused substitute. Larsson was booked and replaced after 81 minutes in the 2-2 return leg, while Toivonen did not get off the bench as Sweden clinched a spot in France.

DeAndre Yedlin played both of USA's World Cup qualifers as they beat St Vincent and the Grenadines 6-1 in a World Cup qualifier last Friday and drew 0-0 away at Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday.

SWANSEA

Jonjo Shelvey was an injury time replacement as England slipped to a 2-0 defeat in Spain, and the midfielder played the last 10 minutes of England's 2-0 win over France at Wembley on Tuesday.

Gylfi Sigurdsson opened the scoring for Iceland in their 4-2 loss in Poland on Friday night, but did not play against Slovakia on Tuesday.

Jefferson Montero played 90 minutes for Ecuador as they beat Uruguay 2-1 in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday. Montero then scored one and set up another as Ecuador beat Venezuela 3-1 in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday evening.

Ashley Williams played first 45 minutes of Wales defeat to the Netherlands. Neil Taylor played for 65 minutes.

Wales captain Ashley Williams in action during Euro 2016 qualifier between Wales and Belgium
Image: Wales captain Ashley Williams

Ki Sung-yeung played 90 minutes as as South Korea beat Myanmar 4-0 at home in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday. He then scored twice in a 5-0 victory over Laos on Tuesday.

Andre Ayew played both legs as Ghana beat Comoros 2-0 on aggregate in their second round World Cup qualifier.

TOTTENHAM

Dele Alli scored his first England goal and was named man of the match in the 2-0 win over France at Wembley and Eric Dier made his full debut in the same game after coming on as a second-half substitute against Spain. Kyle Walker and Harry Kane played 90 minutes in Alicante and Kane started against France as well. Hugo Lloris captained France against Germany and led his grieving national side against England following the Paris terror attacks.

England's Dele Alli celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the international friendly match at Wembley Stadium, London.
Image: England's Dele Alli celebrates scoring his side's first goal against France

Nabil Bentaleb played the second half as Algeria drew the first leg of their second round World Cup qualifier 2-2 away at Tanzania on Saturday. He started the second leg on Tuesday evening, but was replaced after just 36 minutes as Algeria ran out 7-0 winners.

Son Heung-min set up two goals in South Korea's 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over Myanmar after coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute. He then scored two for himself in a 5-0 win over Laos on Tuesday.

Erik Lamela was a late substitute for Argentina as they drew 1-1 at home to Brazil in their World Cup qualifier on Friday. He did not get on as Argentina secured an important 1-0 win at Colombia on Tuesday.

Christian Eriksen played 90 minutes in both legs of Denmark's 4-3 aggregate loss to Sweden and Kevin Wimmer was an unused substitute as Austria lost 2-1 to Switzerland on Tuesday.

Ben Davies played 90 minutes in Wales' 3-2 loss to the Netherlands. Toby Alderweireld played the whole game and Jan Vertonghen equalised as Belgium beat Italy 3-1 in Brussels on Friday night. Mousa Dembele was an unused substitute.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 13:  Antonio Candreva of Italy (L) and Toby Alderweireld of Belgium compete for the ball during the intermational friendly mat
Image: Antonio Candreva of Italy (L) and Toby Alderweireld of Belgium compete for the ball

Clinton Njie played just over an hour in both legs as Cameroon beat Niger 3-0 on aggregate in their second round World Cup qualifier.

WATFORD

Sebastian Prodl started for Austria against Switzerland on Tuesday, but was replaced after just three minutes having picked up an injury.

Valon Behrami played just under an hour as Switzerland lost 3-2 to Slovakia in a friendly on Friday night, and played 90 minutes in their 2-1 away win over Austria on Tuesday.

Juan Carlos Parades assisted Felipe Caicedo's opener for Ecuador as they beat Uruguay 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday. He continued his good form as he registered another assist in Ecuador's 3-1 victory over Venezuela on Tuesday night.

Ecuador's Juan Carlos Paredes (L) vies for the ball with Uruguay's Edinson Cavani
Image: Ecuador's Juan Carlos Paredes (L) vies for the ball with Uruguay's Edinson Cavani

Adlene Guedioura played 90 minutes as Algeria won the first leg of their second round World Cup qualifier 2-0 away at Tanzania on Saturday. He started on the bench in the return leg on Tuesday, a 7-0 victory for Algeria, but came on for Bentaleb after 36 minutes.

Craig Cathcart set up the winner for Northern Ireland in their 1-0 friendly victory over Latvia on Friday night.

Odion Ighalo played both legs as Nigeria beat Swaziland 2-0 on aggregate in their second round World Cup qualifier.

Jose Holebas played 70 minutes as Greece lost 1-0 in a friendly against Luxembourg on Friday and played almost all of Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Turkey.

WEST BROM

A penalty from Stephane Sessegnon helped Benin to a 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Burkina Faso on Thursday. But the forward could not prevent a 2-0 defeat in the second leg on Tuesday despite playing the full game.

Salomon Rondon could not prevent a 3-1 home defeat for Venezuela against Ecuador on Tuesday in their World Cup qualifier.

James McClean played the final half hour as the Republic of Ireland drew their Euro 2016 play-off 1-1 in Bosnia, and got slightly longer in the 2-0 return-leg victory in Dublin.

James McClean celebrate's Ireland's qualification for Euro 2016 with team-mate Richard Keogh
Image: James McClean celebrate's Ireland's qualification for Euro 2016 with team-mate Richard Keogh

Jonny Evans and Gareth McAuley played the full 90 minutes as Northern Ireland ended their superb year with a 1-0 win over Latvia at Windsor Park.

James Chester played 90 minutes as Wales were beaten 3-2 by the Netherlands in a friendly on Friday.

Cristian Gamboa scored the only goal as Costa Rica beat Haiti 1-0 at home in a World Cup qualifier on Friday, and played 90 minutes as they won 2-1 away at Panama on Tuesday.

WEST HAM

It was a good international break for Cheikhou Kouyate as the West Ham midfielder played 80 minutes in Senegal's 2-2 draw away to Madagascar in the first leg of their second round World Cup qualifier on Friday. Kouyate then scored the opener in Senegal's 3-0 victory in the return leg on Tuesday, before he was replaced two minutes from the end.

James Collins played the second half of Wales' 3-2 defeat to the Netherlands and Darren Randolph played in Republic of Ireland's 1-1 draw in Bosnia, and kept a clean sheet in the 2-0 return-leg win at the Aviva Stadium.

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