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How did your Premier League players fare on international duty?

Belgium's Eden Hazard celebrates after scoring
Image: Belgium's Eden Hazard celebrates after scoring

During a week of World Cup Qualifiers and friendlies, we take a look to see how Premier League players are getting on.

With plenty of international games taking place around the world, there were important goals scored along with some significant injuries.

Here's a round-up of how players from your Premier League team got on...

Arsenal

Shkodran Mustafi was an unused substitute as Germany beat San Marino 8-0, while Mesut Ozil was not involved. Mustafi then kept a clean sheet on Tuesday in the 0-0 draw with Italy in a friendly.

David Ospina kept a clean sheet as Colombia drew 0-0 with Chile. 

Alexis Sanchez did not travel due to a muscle problem as Chile held Colombia to a goalless draw, but he started the crucial qualifier against Uruguay on Tuesday evening.

Theo Walcott was not selected by Gareth Southgate for the win over Scotland, and then came on after 27 minutes in the 2-2 friendly draw with Spain at Wembley on Tuesday.

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Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud both played 90 minutes in France's 2-1 win over Sweden. Koscielny then came on at half-time in Tuesday's 0-0 friendly draw with Ivory Coast, while Giroud played 63 minutes.

Hector Bellerin, Arsenal
Image: Hector Bellerin withdrew from Spain's U21 squad due to injury

Hector Bellerin had an injury scare as he withdrew from training with Spain's under-21s and did not feature against Austria. 

Wojciech Szczesny was left on the bench as Poland beat Norway.

Joel Campbell came on as a 57th-minute substitute for Costa Rica during their 2-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago

Alex Iwobi helped Nigeria to a 3-1 win over Algeria, as his side maintained top position in their qualifying pool. 

Nacho Monreal scored his first goal for Spain and played the whole 90 minutes in their win over Macedonia, but was an unused sub as Spain drew 2-2 with England on Tuesday.

Aaron Ramsey returned from hamstring trouble to play all 90 minutes of Wales' draw at home to Serbia.

Granit Xhaka played 90 minutes on his 50th cap for Switzerland as they beat the Faroe Islands 2-0 in their World Cup qualifier.

Mohammed Elneny played as Egypt defeated Ghana 2-0 in Alexandria on Sunday to go top of their 2018 World Cup qualifying group.

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England goalscorer Gary Cahill gives his reaction to Sky Sports after the 3-0 win over Scotland at Wembley

Bournemouth

Joshua King scored Norway's consolation goal in a 2-1 defeat to Czech Republic, but the team slumped to fifth in their group.

Artur Boruc was not involved for Poland against Romania. 

Jack Wilshere was recalled to Gareth Southgate's England squad, but did not play against Scotland or Spain.

Harry Arter helped the Republic of Ireland to an important 1-0 win in Austria. 

Max Gradel made a late appearance for Ivory Coast in their 0-0 draw with Morocco, coming on in the 89th minute as the game's final substitute.  

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Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen produced a moment of individual brilliance in his side's 4-1 win over Kazakhstan. A must watch....

Burnley

Steven Defour played 81 minutes in Belgium's 1-1 draw in the Netherlands. Defour then missed Sunday's game with Estonia with a hamstring problem.

Michael Keane and Tom Heaton were in England's squad against Scotland, but did not feature. Heaton did however come on for only his second England cap in the 2-2 friendly draw with Spain at Wembley on Tuesday.

Jeff Hendrick played 90 minutes in Republic of Ireland's 1-0 win in Austria. 

Johann Berg Gudmundsson played the entirety of Iceland's 2-0 defeat in Croatia, before playing 32 minutes in the 2-0 friendly win in Malta on Tuesday.

Stephen Ward was not involved in the Republic of Ireland squad.

Sam Vokes played the full match in Wales' 1-1 draw with Serbia on Saturday.

Northern Ireland's Kyle Lafferty (second from left) celebrates scoring his sides first goal of the game during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying, Group C
Image: Northern Ireland's Kyle Lafferty

Chelsea

Gary Cahill scored England's third goal and helped his side keep a clean sheet in a 3-0 win over Scotland, and then played the first half in the 2-2 friendly draw with Spain at Wembley on Tuesday.

Bertrand Traore was not involved in Burkina Faso's 2-0 win over Cape Verde, however his brother Alain featured, playing the whole of the Group D tie.

Lewis Baker scored England Under-21s' second goal as they beat Italy Under-21s 3-2 in a friendly.

Nathaniel Chalobah started and Tammy Abraham came on as a second-half substitute, but Ruben Loftus-Cheek did not feature. 

Belgium's forward (L) Eden Hazard and Netherlands' midfielder Daley Blind eye the ball during a friendly football match between The Netherlands and Belgium
Image: Eden Hazard and Daley Blind eye the ball

Eden Hazard played 90 minutes in Belgium's 1-1 draw in the Netherlands, while both Thibaut Courtois and Michy Batshuayi were unused substitutes in Amsterdam. Courtois was recalled for the win over Estonia and played 90 minutes. 

Hazard then scored in Belgium's 8-1 win over Estonia, but left the pitch midway through the second-half as a precaution, but should be fit for Chelsea's weekend clash with Middlesbrough.

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Eden Hazard emphatically finished a wonderful move to put Belgium 3-0 up against Estonia in their World Cup Qualifier.

N'Golo Kante played just three minutes as a substitute for France against Sweden. He then played 90 minutes in Tuesday's 0-0 friendly draw with Ivory Coast.

Tomas Kalas was an unused substitute as Czech Republic beat Norway in qualifying, but played 90 minutes on Tuesday as they drew 1-1 with Denmark in a friendly. 

Victor Moses bagged a brace and captain John Obi Mikel also found the net in Nigeria's 3-1 win over Algeria. 

Cesar Azpilicueta was an unused substitute as Spain beat Macedonia 4-0, but played 90 minutes as his side fought back to draw 2-2 with England on Tuesday.

Branislav Ivanovic and Nemanja Matic started and played the whole of Serbia's game against Wales, which ended 1-1 on Saturday, while Ivanovic played 13 minutes of the 2-0 friendly defeat in Ukraine on Tuesday.

Bertrand Traore did not feature due to injury as Burkina Faso beat Cape Verde 2-0.

Asmir Begovic conceded a late equaliser as Bosnia drew 1-1 with Greece. 

Christain Atsu and Baba Rahman both played but couldn't stop Ghana going down 2-0 to Egypt, who went top of their qualifying group.

Crystal Palace

Christian Benteke was an unused substitute as Belgium drew 1-1 with the Netherlands in Amsterdam and for their 8-1 win over Estonia on Sunday. 

James McArthur came off the bench for 24 minutes but could not prevent Scotland from losing 3-0 to England. Andros Townsend was not involved for England for the Scotland win, but played 26 minutes in the 2-2 friendly draw with Spain at Wembley on Tuesday.

Steve Mandanda was an unused substitute for France against Sweden, and was an unused sub again in Tuesday's 0-0 friendly draw with Ivory Coast.

Lee Chung-yong did not play in the friendly against Canada. 

Joe Ledley came off late in Wales' draw against Serbia, while Wayne Hennessey played all 90 minutes - Jonny Williams did not feature.

Everton

Gerard Deulofeu scored a penalty for Spain Under-21s as they drew 1-1 with Austria.

Maarten Stekelenburg also played 90 minutes as the Netherlands drew 1-1 with Belgium in Amsterdam and was also a starter when they scraped past Luxembourg 3-1 on Sunday.

Gerard Deulofeu
Image: Gerard Deulofeu scored for Spain's U21s

Romelu Lukaku came on with 26 minutes remaining for Belgium, while Kevin Mirallas was an unused substitute. Lukaku then scored twice on Sunday in Belgium's 8-1 win over Estonia. 

Phil Jagielka was not involved for England against Scotland, but then came on at half time in the 2-2 friendly draw with Spain at Wembley on Tuesday.

Enner Valencia did not feature in Ecuador's squad as they lost 2-1 to Uruguay. 

Ramiro Funes Mori played 90 minutes as Argentina were beaten 3-0 by rivals Brazil on Thursday.

Bryan Oviedo was an unused substitute as Costa Rica beat Trinidad & Tobago 2-0.

Seamus Coleman captained Republic of Ireland to a 1-0 victory in Austria. 

James McCarthy was not involved in Republic of Ireland's vital win.

Ashley Williams captained Wales and played the whole match in their 1-1 draw against Serbia.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11:  Robert Snodgrass of Scotland misses a chance during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifying match between England and Scotland a
Image: Robert Snodgrass missed a good chance for Scotland at Wembley

Hull

Robert Snodgrass was substituted late in Scotland's defeat to England, while David Marshall was not involved.

Markus Henriksen was replaced by Hull team-mate Adama Diomande after an hour of Norway's 2-1 defeat to Czech Republic.

David Meyler entered the pitch after 24 minutes, before going on to play the rest of the game in Republic of Ireland's win over Austria.

Leicester City

Demarai Gray scored the opening goal as England Under-21s beat Italy Under-21s 3-2 in a thrilling friendly.

Jamie Vardy came off the bench in England's win over Scotland, while Danny Drinkwater was an unused substitute.

Vardy then scored for the first time in 15 games in the 2-2 friendly draw with Spain at Wembley on Tuesday, having already won a penalty for England.

Andy King was named on the bench for Wales and did not come on in their 1-1 draw at home to Serbia.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11:  Jamie Vardy of England is faced by Scott Brown of Scotland during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifying match between England
Image: Jamie Vardy stepped off the bench against Scotland

Liverpool

Gini Wijnaldum played 88 minutes for the Netherlands as they drew 1-1 with Belgium on Wednesday in a friendly. Wijnaldum then assisted Arjen Robben opening goal against Luxemburg.

In the same game, Simon Mignolet played 90 minues for Belgium, but Divock Origi was an unused substitute.

Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana and Daniel Sturridge all played as England beat Scotland. Nathaniel Clyne was an unused substitute. 

In England's 2-2 friendly draw with Spain on Tuesday, Lallana scored a penalty and was then brought off with a knock, while Henderson captained England, Clyne played 90 minutes and Sturridge was an unused sub.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11:  Jordan Henderson of England reacts during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifying match between England and Scotland at Wembley
Image: Jordan Henderson played for England

Philippe Coutinho played 85 minutes and scored a fantastic opener for Brazil to help them on their way to a 3-0 win over Argentina on Thursday. In the same game, Roberto Firmino replaced Gabriel Jesus for the final eight minutes.

Marko Grujic did not play any part for Serbia Under-21s as they beat Norway 2-0 in a Euro 2017 play-off.

Ragnar Klavan played 90 minutes as he endured a torrid evening for Estonia in their 8-1 defeat against Belgium. 

Manchester City

Vincent Kompany was pulled from the side in the warm-up, but Kevin De Bruyne played 64 minutes as Belgium drew 1-1 at the Netherlands in a friendly. De Bruyne then starred as Belgium hammered Estonia on Sunday. 

Ilkay Gundogan started as Germany romped to an 8-0 victory over San Marino, and played 90 minutes in the 0-0 friendly draw with Italy on Tuesday.

John Stones and Raheem Sterling both started in England's 3-0 win over Scotland and the 2-2 draw with Spain on Tuesday.

Claudio Bravo was taken off with a knee injury during Chile's goalless draw with Colombia.

Fernandinho played 90 minutes as Brazil beat Argentina 3-0 on Thursday. 

Vincent Kompany has been ruled out of Belgium's World Cup Qualifier
Image: Vincent Kompany did not appear for Belgium

Pablo Zabaleta and Nicolas Otamendi played 90 minutes but Argentina conceded three goals in a one-sided defeat to Brazil. In the same game, Sergio Aguero came on as a half-time substitute. 

Goalkeeper Angus Gunn started as England Under-21s beat Italy Under-21s 3-2 in a friendly at St Mary's.

Leroy Sane played for Germany Under-21s as they beat Turkey U21s 1-0 in a friendly. 

Kelechi Iheanacho didn't get onto the scoresheet but he did play all 90 minutes of Nigeria's 3-1 win over Algeria.

Ian Lawlor didn't play a part in Republic of Ireland's victory.

David Silva captained Spain in their 4-0 win over Macedonia. Nolito was an unused substitute.

Aleksandar Kolarov was suspended for Serbia in their draw 1-1 at Wales, and did not feature in the 2-0 friendly defeat by Ukraine on Tuesday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11:  Adam Lallana of England (11) celebrates with Wayne Rooney as he scores their second goal during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qua
Image: Wayne Rooney captained England

Manchester United

Daley Blind played 90 minutes but Memphis Depay registered just 24 minutes as the Netherlands held Belgium to a 1-1 friendly draw in Amsterdam. Depay had more of an impact in Sunday's night game in Luxembourg as he scored twice off the bench in a 3-1 win. Blind played 90 minutes and assisted Depay's opening goal.

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Memphis Depay came off the bench to score a double for the Netherlands in their 3-1 victory over Luxembourg in Group A of the World Cup Qualifiers.

Marouane Fellaini was an unused substitute for Belgium.

Wayne Rooney captained England as they won their World Cup Qualifier against Scotland 3-0 at Wembley. Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford did not feature, but Lingard did start in the 2-2 draw with Spain, while Rashford came on with 23 minutes remaining.

France's midfielder Paul Pogba celebrate
Image: France's midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates

Paul Pogba scored France's equaliser as they came from behind to beat Sweden 2-1 in a World Cup Qualifier, and then played the first half in Tuesday's 0-0 friendly draw with Ivory Coast.

Sergio Romero played 90 minutes as Argentina lost 3-0 to Brazil on Thursday.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan played the full 90 minutes as Armenia beat Montenegro 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup Qualifier.

David de Gea played and kept a clean sheet as Spain beat Macedonia 4-0, while Juan Mata and Ander Herrera were named on the bench but did not play. 

De Gea was then an unused sub for the 2-2 draw with England, which saw Mata start and Herrera come on for an international debut in the second half. 

Middlesbrough

Viktor Fischer was an unused substitute in Denmark's 4-1 qualifying win over Kazakhstan, but played 90 minutes of the 1-1 friendly draw with Czech Republic on Tuesday.

Cristhian Stuani played 90 minutes in Uruguay's 2-1 win over Ecuador, while team-mate Gaston Ramirez came on as a second-half substitute.

Calum Chambers started for England Under-21s as they beat Italy Under-21s 3-2 in a friendly.

Brad Guzan replaced an injured Tim Howard after 40 minutes of USA's 2-1 defeat to Mexico.

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Highlights of Northern Ireland's World Cup Qualifer against Azerbaijan

Southampton

Virgil van Dijk played 90 minutes for the Netherlands, while Jordie Clasie came on after 17 minutes as the Dutch drew 1-1 with Belgium on Wednesday. Van Dijk also started at centre-back in the Netherlands 3-1 win over Luxembourg on Sunday.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was not involved in Denmark's 4-1 win over Kazakhstan.

Steven Davis captained Northern Ireland and scored the final goal in a 4-0 win over Azerbaijan, getting a faint touch on Chris Brunt's shot. Davis then came on and picked up the captain's armband as his side suffered a 3-0 friendly defeat by Croatia on Tuesday.

Neither Fraser Forster or Ryan Bertrand featured in England's 3-0 win over Scotland.

Maya Yoshida started at centre-back as Japan won 4-0 against Oman in a friendly, and played 90 minutes again in Japan's 2-1 World Cup Qualifying win over Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Jack Stephens scored a dramatic late winner on his club ground of St Mary's as England Under-21s beat Italy Under-21s 3-2 in a friendly. James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond also started the match.

Dusan Tadic took a hefty whack on his nose in the first-half and looked off the pace as Serbia drew 1-1 at Wales.

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Southampton's Dusan Tadic found himself on the wrong end of Neil Taylor's boot, but the Serbian playmaker was soon treated to following the collision.

Stoke City

Marko Arnautovic could find no way through Republic of Ireland's defence in Austria's 1-0 defeat.

Glenn Whelan limped out of Republic of Ireland's match with Austria after just 24 minutes, with an apparent hamstring problem, making him a doubt for their Premier League match with Bournemouth. Team-mate Jon Walters played the full 90 minutes. 

Wilfried Bony came on in the 73rd minute in Ivory Coast's goalless draw to Morocco.

Joe Allen played all 90 minutes in Wales' 1-1 draw at home to Serbia.

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Highlights of Wales' World Cup qualifier against Serbia from Group D.

Sunderland

Paddy McNair came on as a second-half substitute in Northern Ireland's 4-0 win over Azerbaijan, and then played 90 minutes in midfield as Northern Ireland lost 3-0 against Croatia in a friendly on Tuesday.

Jordan Pickford was an unused substitute in England's 3-0 win over Scotland and the 2-2 draw with Spain.

Duncan Watmore came on as a 72nd-minute substitute as England U21s beat Italy U21s 3-2 on Thursday.

Lynden Gooch did not get off the bench during USA's 2-1 defeat to Mexico.

John O'Shea was an unused substitute in Republic of Ireland's win in Austria.  

Lamine Kone played the entirety of Ivory Coast's 0-0 draw with Morocco.

Jordan Pickford in action during an England training session at the Tottenham Hotspur training ground
Image: Jordan Pickford was an unused sub for England against Scotland

Swansea

Ki Sung-yueng did not feature for South Korea in their 2-0 friendly win over Canada.

Lukasz Fabianski kept a clean sheet as Poland beat Romania 3-0 in a World Cup Qualifier.

Stephen Kingsley did not feature for Scotland in their 3-0 defeat to England.

Alfie Mawson was an unused substitute as England U21s came from behind to win 3-2 against Italy 21s on Thursday.

Gylfi Sigurdsson couldn't prevent Iceland slipping to a 2-0 defeat in Croatia, and played no part in the 2-0 friendly win in Malta on Tuesday.

Neil Taylor featured in Wales' 1-1 draw with Serbia, playing all 90 minutes.

Tottenham

Heung-Min Son was not involved in South Korea's 2-0 friendly win over Canada, but did play 90 minutes in the 2-1 World Cup Qualifying win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

Vincent Janssen was forced off in the first half after taking a knock to the head in the Netherlands' 1-1 draw with Belgium, while Michel Vorm was an unused substitute.

Vincent Janssen
Image: Vincent Janssen was taken off with a head injury in Netherlands' draw with Belgium

Jan Vertonghen played 90 minutes but gave away a first-half penalty for the Belgians, converted by Davy Klaassen. Vertongen also played the full game as Belgium hammered Estonia 8-1 on Sunday. 

Christian Eriksen scored a penalty and a superb solo goal to help Denmark beat Kazakhstan 4-1 in a World Cup Qualifier. However, he picked up a knock in that game and hasn't travelled for the friendly against Czech Republic. 

Kevin Wimmer was substituted 78 minutes into Austria's 1-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland. 

Kyle Walker, Danny Rose and Eric Dier all started England's 3-0 win over Scotland, but Harry Kane did not feature and was sent back to Spurs after the win.

In the 2-2 friendly draw with Spain on Tuesday, Rose put in a good performance in his 79 minutes, Dier played 90 minutes in midfield, but Walker was an unused substitute. 

Hugo Lloris and Moussa Sissoko started as France came from behind to beat Sweden 2-1. Lloris was then an unused sub in Tuesday's 0-0 friendly draw with Ivory Coast, while Sissoko came on at half-time.

Harry Winks was an unused substitute as England U21s came from behind to win 3-2 against Italy 21s on Thursday.

Pau Lopez did not play for Spain Under-21s in their 1-1 draw with Austria U21s.

Cameron Carter-Vickers was not in Jurgen Klinsmann's matchday squad for USA's 2-1 defeat to Mexico.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11:  Kyle Walker of England and James Morrison of Scotland battle for the ball during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifying match b
Image: Kyle Walker of England and James Morrison of Scotland

Watford

Christian Kebasele started as Belgium drew 1-1 at the Netherlands in a friendly on Wednesday. 

Costel Pantilimon did not feature in Romania's 3-0 defeat to Poland. 

Juan Carlos Paredes played 90 minutes but could not prevent Ecuador from losing 2-1 to Uruguay.

Sebastian Prodl played no part in Austria's defeat at the hands of Republic of Ireland, nor their friendly draw with Slovakia on Tuesday.

West Brom

James McClean scored Republic of Ireland's winner in their 1-0 victory in Austria, hammering in a left-foot shot to finish off a rapid counter-attack. 

Gareth McAuley scored his ninth international goal, bringing him level with George Best, as Northern Ireland beat Azerbaijan 4-0 in a World Cup Qualifier. Chris Brunt returned to the side after a 13-month absence and saw a late shot flicked in by Steven Davis while Jonny Evans kept a clean sheet.

On Tuesday, McAuley was subbed at half-time as Northern Ireland lost 3-0 against Croatia in a friendly, while Evans played 90 minutes at centre-back in Belfast.

Republic of Ireland's James McClean celebrates after scoring against Austria
Image: Republic of Ireland's James McClean celebrates after scoring against Austria

Darren Fletcher and James Morrison both started as Scotland were beaten 3-0 by England.

Brendan Galloway conceded an unfortunate own goal as England Under-21s won 3-2 against Italy U21s.

Hal Robson-Kanu assisted Gareth Bale's opener for Wales in their 1-1 draw with Serbia, but was later substituted after 68 minutes.

West Ham

Dimitri Payet set up the opener and then scored the winner as France beat Sweden 2-1 in a World Cup Qualifier, and then played 90 minutes in Tuesday's 0-0 friendly draw with Ivory Coast.

Havard Nordtveit did not feature in Norway's 2-1 defeat to Czech Republic.

France's midfielder Dimitri Payet celebrates
Image: France's midfielder Dimitri Payet celebrates

Simone Zaza was introduced with just 10 minutes of normal time remaining, in Italy's 4-0 victory over a hapless Liechtenstein, and came on with a minute to go in the 0-0 friendly draw with Germany on Tuesday.

Darren Randolph played the full match in goal for Republic of Ireland, with the 29-year-old producing some smart saves to keep a clean sheet in his side's 1-0 win over Austria. 

Edimilson Fernandes made his debut and played 90 minutes as Switzerland beat Faroe Islands 2-0 on Sunday.

Aaron Cresswell made his England debut with 11 minutes remaining in the 2-2 friendly draw with Spain at Wembley on Tuesday.

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