Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and 10 players to watch this international break
Ronaldo is back with Portugal after a post-World Cup break, while Gareth Southgate is sprinkling in new additions as he continues to rebuild with England
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Your support makes all the difference.International football has had a long break, but now it’s back with European teams setting out on their path to Euro 2020, and Brazil still obsessed with playing Central American minnows.
England start their campaign against Czech Republic at Wembley on Friday. The squad is once again full of youth, with the stand out inclusion being Callum Hudson-Odoi who was drafted in from the U21’s after Luke Shaw missed out with injury.
Meanwhile France will look to resume business after their glorious summer in Russia. Germany are in desperate need of redemption after a difficult World Cup followed by Nations League relegation.
If you spin the globe, Lionel Messi HASN’T retired and features on the international stage once more. Rivals Brazil go to Porto to face Panama, a name that England fans will always smile upon hearing.
Here are 10 players you need to keep an eye on this week.
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