Both Van Dijk and Konate saw extensive action for Liverpool as France defeated the Netherlands.

Virgil Van Dijk plays like a captain, with a solid effort. The captain played a good game but was given an unwarranted yellow card in the second half.

In the meantime, Ibrahima Konate was instrumental in halting a few Netherlands attacks and keeping his team’s clean sheet intact.

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During France’s 2-0 win over the Netherlands, Ibrahima Konate and Virgil Van Dijk frequently collided on corners.

Ibou, unlike his leader, has the upper hand in a fight.

Wataru Endo began for Japan and played effectively in the first half of their friendly match against Canada before being taken off.

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In Greece’s 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in Euro 2024 qualifying, Tsimikas was credited with an assist on the game’s first goal thanks to a fantastic cross.

And Diogo Jota came off the bench to help Portugal beat Slovakia 3-2 at home.

Trent Alexander-Arnold started for England in their friendly against Australia and played the full 90 minutes, with Ollie Watkins’s second-half goal being the difference at Wembley Stadium.

His risky cross from far into the area was redirected by Jack Grealish and finished by Watkins for the game-winning goal.