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Saturday International Round-Up
Three Foxes took a step closer to European Championship qualification on Saturday night, as international week continued at pace.
A total of six Leicester City players were involved in international setups during a busy 24 hours across two continents, while another will have been watching on with interest from a distance.
In the quest to reach the 2016 European Championship Finals in France, Andrej Kramarić and Tom Lawrence were both named among the substitutes for their respective nations, as Andrej’s Croatia hosted Norway in Zagreb and Tom’s Wales travelled to Haifa to face Israel.
It proved a comfortable night for Croatia, who cruised to a 5-1 win that strengthened their grip on top spot in Group H. Marcelo Brozovic opened the scoring on 30 minutes before goals from Ivan Perisic and Ivica Olic shortly after half-time effectively secured the points.
Kramarić replaced Olic with just over 20 minutes to play before Norwich City’s Alexander Tettey pulled one back for Norway.
But goals from Gordon Schildenfeld and Danijel Pranjic wrapped up a comprehensive victory.
While Andy King was suspended for Wales’ Group B trip to Israel, Foxes team-mate Lawrence made the squad and was an unused substitute as Chris Coleman’s side recorded a hugely impressive 3-0 victory.
Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time, before a second-half double from Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale ensured Israel were fully punished for the dismissal of Eytan Tibi during the second period.
With 11 points from five games and now leading the group, Wales have put themselves in a promising position to reach their first major finals in nearly 60 years.
Earlier in the day, City skipper Wes Morgan featured prominently for Jamaica in their 2-1 friendly win over Venezuela in Montego Bay. Wes completed a full 90 minutes for the Reggae Boyz, who came from behind to secure victory thanks to goals from Giles Barnes and Darren Mattocks.
Jeffrey Schlupp's Ghana were also in friendly action as they took on Senegal in Le Havre, France. Having been named among the substitutes for the game, Jeff was introduced 20 minutes into the second half, but was unable to inspire the Black Stars to victory, as Senegal ran out 2-1 winners.
At Under-19 level, Ben Chilwell was an unused substitute for England, as they recorded a 1-0 victory over Azerbaijan in Bayeux, France. Manchester City’s Ashley Smith-Brown scored the decisive goal, which leaves England needing a win over France on Tuesday to book their place at this summer’s Under-19 European Championship Finals in Greece.
Although Tomas Dombrauskis won’t be joining them, the talented Foxes youngster started and played the full 90 minutes for Lithuania’s Under-19s in a 6-0 defeat to Russia.
The international football continues on Sunday, which could see Kasper Schmeichel (Denmark), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) and Jack Barmby (England Under-20s) all in action.
Stay logged on to lcfc.com for updates.
In the quest to reach the 2016 European Championship Finals in France, Andrej Kramarić and Tom Lawrence were both named among the substitutes for their respective nations, as Andrej’s Croatia hosted Norway in Zagreb and Tom’s Wales travelled to Haifa to face Israel.
It proved a comfortable night for Croatia, who cruised to a 5-1 win that strengthened their grip on top spot in Group H. Marcelo Brozovic opened the scoring on 30 minutes before goals from Ivan Perisic and Ivica Olic shortly after half-time effectively secured the points.
Kramarić replaced Olic with just over 20 minutes to play before Norwich City’s Alexander Tettey pulled one back for Norway.
But goals from Gordon Schildenfeld and Danijel Pranjic wrapped up a comprehensive victory.
While Andy King was suspended for Wales’ Group B trip to Israel, Foxes team-mate Lawrence made the squad and was an unused substitute as Chris Coleman’s side recorded a hugely impressive 3-0 victory.
Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time, before a second-half double from Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale ensured Israel were fully punished for the dismissal of Eytan Tibi during the second period.
With 11 points from five games and now leading the group, Wales have put themselves in a promising position to reach their first major finals in nearly 60 years.
Earlier in the day, City skipper Wes Morgan featured prominently for Jamaica in their 2-1 friendly win over Venezuela in Montego Bay. Wes completed a full 90 minutes for the Reggae Boyz, who came from behind to secure victory thanks to goals from Giles Barnes and Darren Mattocks.
Jeffrey Schlupp's Ghana were also in friendly action as they took on Senegal in Le Havre, France. Having been named among the substitutes for the game, Jeff was introduced 20 minutes into the second half, but was unable to inspire the Black Stars to victory, as Senegal ran out 2-1 winners.
At Under-19 level, Ben Chilwell was an unused substitute for England, as they recorded a 1-0 victory over Azerbaijan in Bayeux, France. Manchester City’s Ashley Smith-Brown scored the decisive goal, which leaves England needing a win over France on Tuesday to book their place at this summer’s Under-19 European Championship Finals in Greece.
Although Tomas Dombrauskis won’t be joining them, the talented Foxes youngster started and played the full 90 minutes for Lithuania’s Under-19s in a 6-0 defeat to Russia.
The international football continues on Sunday, which could see Kasper Schmeichel (Denmark), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) and Jack Barmby (England Under-20s) all in action.
Stay logged on to lcfc.com for updates.
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