NOVEMBER INTERNATIONAL ROUND-UP

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A closer look at the Clarets on international duty over the past few days

2021-11-15T11:27:43.555Z

NOVEMBER INTERNATIONAL ROUND-UP

A closer look at the Clarets on international duty over the past few days

2021-11-15T11:27:43.555Z

A closer look at the Clarets on international duty over the past few days

Cornet on target in Ivory Coast victory

Maxwel Cornet started for the Ivory Coast on Saturday, where the African side ran out 3-0 winners against Mozambique in their 2022 World Cup Qualifier.

Cornet assisted Max Gradel for the opener in the 10th minute, before the Burnley man doubled the hosts' lead on the hour mark.

The 25-year-old then made way for Arsenal winger Nicholas Pepe with 20 minutes left, with Fulham's Jean Michael Seri adding a third late on and sealing all three points for the home side, who remain top of the qualifying group.

Up next for the Ivory Coast is a trip to Cameroon, who sit just one point behind The Elephants in their respective group.

Big three points for Roberts, Hennessey and Wales

Connor Roberts started at right-back for Rob Page's side on Saturday, who thrashed Belarus 5-1 in Cardiff, as Wales closed the gap on third-place Czech Republic, with a possiblity of World Cup qualification still in reach.

The home side were 4-0 up and cruising through an Aaron Ramsey brace, Neco Williams strike and Ben Davies header, until Artem Kontsevoy grabbed a late consolation goal in the 87th minute, before Roberts turned home a Harry Wilson cross in the last minute.

Wayne Hennessey also moved a step closer to 100 international caps, after coming on for Danny Ward late on, with the goalkeeper now on 98 appearances.

Wales face table-toppers Belgium tomorrow night at the Cardiff City stadium, where a win would put the second-placed side just two points off the group leaders.

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Half an hour for Vydra

Striker Matej Vydra came on in the 60th minute on Thursday night, as Czech Republic beat Kuwait 7-0 in a friendly.

The forward replaced Sparta Prague's Jakub Pesek, who grabbed two goals for the Czechs in the friendly.

Czech Republic continue their 2022 Wolrd Cup qualification on Tuesday night, hosting Estonia in Prague.

Wood rested for All Whites friendly

Chris Wood watched from the bench on Friday, as New Zealand beat Algeria 2-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly in Dubai.

Danny Hay's side then take on Gambia in another friendly on Tuesday night, before Wood will return to England.

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Collins unused sub for Ireland

Defender Nathan Collins was unused for Stephen Kenny's side, as Ireland held Portugal to a 0-0 draw in Dublin on Thursday night, before going on to beat Luxembourg 3-0 on Sunday evening.

Peacock-Farrell keeps clean sheet

Bailey Peacock-Farrell, who is on loan at League One side Sheffield Wednesday, kept a clean sheet on Friday night, as Northern Ireland beat Lithuania 1-0.

Ian Barraclough's side host Italy on Monday night, as the Azzuri look to seal their World Cup qualification, with second-place Switzerland level on points with the Euro 2020 winners.