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An in-depth look at the Clarets away on international duty and their upcoming fixtures over the November schedule

2024-11-14T14:00:00.000Z

NOVEMBER INTERNATIONAL BREAK PREVIEW

An in-depth look at the Clarets away on international duty and their upcoming fixtures over the November schedule

2024-11-14T14:00:00.000Z

An in-depth look at the Clarets away on international duty and their upcoming fixtures over the November schedule

Seven of Scott Parker’s men are set to play for their native countries over the next few days around the globe.

Thursday evening will see the first group of internationals in potential action, as James Trafford and England travel to Greece. Josh Cullen and his Ireland teammates host Finland, Hannibal and Tunisia take on Madagascar, whilst Andreas Hountondji and Benin face Nigeria.

The early hours of Friday morning could see Jeremy Sarmiento feature when Ecuador entertain Bolivia, with defender Bashir Humphreys available for selection in England U21s’ friendly against Spain later that day.

To conclude the first round of November international fixtures, Wales and Connor Roberts then travel to Turkey on Saturday night.

Thursday

Hannibal (Tunisia) v Madagascar 4:00pm (A)

Tunisia will be looking to continue their strong form and extend their lead at the top of Group A in the African Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

In the first of their November fixtures, they take on a Madagascar side who have lost two and drawn two of their opening four qualifiers.

Victory would seal qualification for the competition, before Hannibal and his teammates host Gambia on Monday night in the final qualifier.

Next fixture - v Gambia, Monday 18th November 7:00pm (H)

Andreas Hountondji (Benin) v Nigeria 7:00pm (H)

Hountondji will be aiming to continue his goalscoring form for the Cheetahs when Benin host Group D leaders Nigeria on Thursday evening.

The forward bagged two goals in the last international break, as Benin moved into 2nd place in the group and victory against Nigeria would be a huge step closer towards qualification for the tournament.

After facing the ‘Super Eagles’ on Thursday, Hountondji and his side travel to Libya on Monday for their final AFCON qualifier, in what could turn out to be the crucial decider.

Next fixture - v Libya, Monday 18th November (A)

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James Trafford (England) v Greece 7:45pm (A)

Following Aaron Ramsdale’s withdrawal from the Three Lions squad on Monday, Trafford was drafted in from the U21s to Lee Carsley’s team.

It’s not the first time the goalkeeper has spent time within the senior set-up at England, after being involved ahead of this summer’s Euros.

The Three Lions travel to Greece in the first of their two fixtures in a UEFA Nations League clash, before then hosting Ireland on Sunday evening at Wembley.

Next fixture - v Ireland, Sunday 17th November (H)

Josh Cullen (Ireland) v Finland 7:45pm (H)

After one win from the last four UEFA Nations League fixtures, Ireland will be aiming to reach the promotion qualification places, but know to do that they would need to win both of their November games and need England to lose against Greece.

First up, Cullen and his teammates entertain Finland in Dublin and after winning the reverse fixture, the Boys in Green will be hoping for more of the same on Thursday night.

After hosting Finland, Ireland make the short trip across the water to London, where they take on England at Wembley to conclude their UEFA Nations League campaign.

Next fixture - v England, Sunday 17th November (A)

Friday

Jeremy Sarmiento (Ecuador) v Bolivia (H)

The first of Ecuador’s World Cup Qualifiers sees Ecuador host Bolivia on Friday morning (Thursday night local time).

‘La Tri’ are in impressive form in their CONMEBOL group, having drawn two and won one of their last three fixtures, which sees them sat 5th in the table.

Following the first November fixture, Sarmiento and his team then travel to Colombia on Tuesday night to finish this month’s international schedule.

Next fixture - v Colombia, Tuesday 19th November (A)

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Bashir Humphreys (England U21) v Spain 5:30pm (A)

Humphreys is involved in the England U21s set-up for the first time this season. After being called-up previously, the defender's performances this campaign for the Clarets has earnt the youngster another call-up.

The Young Lions take on Spain in a friendly on Friday evening, before then travelling to the Netherlands on Monday in the last of their November fixtures.

Next fixture - v Netherlands, Monday 18th November (A)

Saturday

Connor Roberts (Wales) v Turkey 7:45pm (A)

With Wales sitting 2nd in UEFA Nations League Group B, Saturday night could see Craig Bellamy's side move to top-spot with three points over Turkey.

The Dragons are unbeaten in their last four fixtures with two wins and two draws and the nation conclude their November schedule on Tuesday night at the Cardiff City Stadium against Iceland.

Next fixture - v Iceland, Tuesday 19th November (H)