It was a weekend to remember for both Karl Hein and Granit Xhaka, as they helped their countries to important wins in the UEFA Nations League.
Hein helped Estonia claim promotion to League C following a 2-1 win against Malta, when the young shot-stopper won his 15th cap in Tallinn.
Henri Anier’s goal four minutes from time saw the hosts claim the victory and top spot in the group with one game to spare, which will see them head to San Marino on Monday.
Meanwhile, in League A Xhaka captained Switzerland to a 2-1 away win against Spain to inflict their opponents’ first home defeat in four years, and end their 22-match unbeaten run in the process.
Our midfielder featured for the full game in Zaragoza which was decided by Breel Embolo’s winner, and now leaves the Swiss needing to avoid defeat against the Czech Republic on Tuesday to avoid the drop.
In action tonight will be England, who will be looking to bounce back from Friday’s 1-0 loss to Italy in Milan which saw them relegated from League A.
Having been named England’s Player of the Year for 2021/22, Bukayo Saka played 71 minutes before being replaced by Jack Grealish, and both he and Aaron Ramsdale will be eying up one final opportunity to impress before the World Cup when Gareth Southgate’s side take on Germany at Wembley.
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