Shane Duffy started in defence for Republic of Ireland last night as they beat Azerbaijan 3-0 and the centre-back took home a clean sheet to add to his impressive performances on the south coast this season.
Aaron Connolly also travelled with the squad, however remained an unused substitute on the bench for the Irish.
Meanwhile, Leandro Trossard was brought on during Belgium’s loss to France in the Nations League semi-final on Thursday and the winger was unable to prevent an impressive comeback from the French that saw Roberto Martinez’s side knocked out despite being 2-0 up till the hour mark.
Elsewhere Jakub Moder featured for Poland in their 5-0 win over San Marino and Jeremy Sarmiento made his senior debut for Ecuador as they impressed with a 3-0 victory over Bolivia in their World Cup qualifying tie.
Here are some of today’s best Premier League rumours...
5. Tarkowski heading to the Toon
Burney defender James Tarkowski is 'expected' to be one of the first signings of Newcastle United's new Saudi-funded era. (Telegraph) Photo: Pool
6. Whites bid for Spanish whizkid
Leeds United have tabled a bid as they look to push through a deal to sign Espanyol forward Mateo Joseph in January. (Joan Cami) Photo: Jan Kruger
7. Toon want PSG star
Newcastle United have joined Tottenham Hotspur in the race for Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi. (CalcioMercato) Photo: FRANCK FIFE
8. Magpies keeping tabs on Seagull
Newcastle United's new owners are keeping tabs on Brighton manager Graham Potter ahead of a potential move for the Albion man. (The Sun) Photo: Mike Hewitt