2 Liverpool stars Van Dijk and Konate both played the entire match in France’s victory over the Netherlands
Virgil Van Dijk has typically strong performance from captain. The captain had a smooth game but got an unnecessary booking in the second half.
Meanwhile Ibrahima Konate did well to cut out some Netherlands attacks and help his side keep a clean sheet.
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Ibrahima Konate and Virgil Van Dijk often faced each other at corner kicks in France’s recent 2-0 win over the Netherlands.
Notably, Ibou is the one who has the advantage in duels with his captain.
Wataru Endo started and played well in the friendly match between Japan and Canada and was replaced in the second half.
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Tsimikas claimed an assist for Greece with a brilliant cross for the opening goal of a 2-0 win at the Republic of Ireland in Euro 2024 qualifying.
And Diogo Jota was a late introduction from the bench in Portugal’s 3-2 home win against Slovakia.
Trent Alexander-Arnold started England’s friendly versus Australia and went on to clock up 90 minutes as a second-half Ollie Watkins effort separated the sides at Wembley.
He played a significant part in the winning goal, too, with his dangerous delivery into the area from deep sent back across the box by Jack Grealish for Watkins to convert.