International Roundup: Brooks Bags As Rayan Misses Japan Game Through Injury

As there were a staggering 12 AFC Bournemouth first team players that were called up to represent their nations in the November international break, there was always going to be a bucket load of news coming in from all across the globe. 

In this piece will be a roundup of the latest updates regarding all of the Cherries that have gone on their travels to play for their country, and what else is coming up in the future days for them.

Starting off from the top of the list, Adrien Truffert started for France in their 3-1 defeat to Italy on Thursday, with Junior Kroupi coming off the bench to make his senior debut for France. 

Antonio Silva was re-called up by Portugal boss Jorge Jesus after his impressive start to life on the South Coast, but he was an unused substitute this evening in Portugal's 4-1 battering by Denmark.

James Hill was also an unused substitute in England's 2-1 win over Croatia, as he didn't get any minutes on Thursday evening. As someone that was at the game, the right side of the defence did look very shaky, and with the form that Hill is in, he could be a much needed player of Thomas Tuchel's defence.

Rayan was a trending topic on Brazilian social media this morning, as the 20 year old was rumoured to be ruled out of Brazil's 3-2 loss to Japan with an ankle strain. Rayan was an unused substitute, which does indicate that he is not up to full fitness. 

Djordje Petrovic was also an unused substitute, as Serbia lost 3-1 to Germany.

Moving on to another goalie, Alex Paulsen started for New Zealand as they demolished India 5-0 on Thursday morning. Paulsen is currently out on loan at Motherwell, who sit 9th in the Scottish Premiership.

Daniel Jebbison's theme of not getting enough minutes to impose himself continued for Canada today. The striker came on for 8 minutes as Jesse Marsch's side beat Guatemala 3-2 in the CONCACAF Nations League.

On to the Scottish duo, Ben Gannon-Doak started for Scotland yesterday at right wing back, and won the penalty for their winner as they beat North Macedonia 2-1. Ryan Christie also got subbed on in the 76th minute to see out the game, which of course the Tartan Army did.

As mentioned in the title, David Brooks was back in goal scoring form for Wales tonight. The winger was named as a substitute for their clash against Norway, and just over 5 minutes after coming on in the 72nd minute, he found the back of the net from 10 yards out. It got Wales back into the game and put the score to 2-1 to Norway, but a late Haaland (shock) penalty secured the win for Norway.

Tyler Adams started his first game back as USMNT captain this evening against Haiti, with the USA currently 1-0 up against Haiti at the time of writing.

To finish off, Justin Kluivert was also an unused substitute for Netherlands as they romped their way to a 7-0 victory over Greece. This was a much needed rest for the 27 year old.