BRUNO FERNANDES is one of several Manchester United players to have been in red-hot form during this international break.
The Red Devils skipper has played the full 90 minutes in both of Portugal‘s Euro 2024 qualifiers in recent days.
GettyBruno Fernandes has been in red-hot form for Portugal[/caption]
APThe Man United skipper bagged two goals and three assists during the international break[/caption]
Fernandes, 29, netted his country’s winner as they beat Slovakia 1-0 on Friday night.
He then put in a sublime display last night – scoring once and laying on a hat-trick of assists as Portugal dismantled Luxembourg 9-0.
Diogo Dalot also played the full 90 in both games as Portugal took a huge stride towards being in Germany next summer.
Man United’s Danish duo have also had a fruitful international break.
Christian Eriksen scored and grabbed two assists as Denmark routed San Marino 4-0.
The midfielder then played the full 90 minutes last night as the Danes beat Finland 1-0 courtesy of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s goal.
Rasmus Hojlund came off the bench in both games as he continues his careful return from injury – and was not able to add to his impressive tally of six goals in qualifying thus far.
One man that did continue his sensational goalscoring form for his country was Scott McTominay.
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The midfielder put Scotland 1-0 against Cyprus on Friday night, setting Steve Clarke‘s men on their way to a comfortable 3-0 triumph.
McTominay, 26, will hope to be in action again tonight as Scotland face England at Hampden Park.
Victor Lindelof enjoyed international success, captaining Sweden to a 5-0 win over Estonia on Saturday.
While Harry Maguire played the full 90 minutes and Marcus Rashford was introduced as a 65th minute substitute as England drew 1-1 with Ukraine.
Jonny Evans had an eventful game against Slovenia last Thursday, scoring at both ends in a 4-2 defeat.
He was then in action again as his country lost 1-0 to Kazakhstan on Sunday.
United’s new deputy goalkeeper Altay Bayindir was an unused sub as Turkey drew 1-1 with Armenia – and he’ll be hoping to feature as his country take on Japan this afternoon in a friendly.
GettyScott McTominay has been in amazing form for Scotland[/caption]
GettyRasmus Hojlund celebrates Denmark’s latest win[/caption]
Red Devils stars’ performances in Euro 2024 qualifying, particularly those of Fernandes, have gotten fans excited for the Premier League to return at the weekend.
One tweeted: “We’re here to take over.”
While a second wrote: “Simply the best.”
A third gushed of Fernandes: “My midfielder.”
And another added: “There is only one Bruno Fernandes.”
Hojlund and McTominay are the joint top-scorers in Euro 2024 qualifying, alongside former Red Devil Romelu Lukaku, with six apiece.
Fernandes has four, with a further five assists – the joint-highest total alongside Denzel Dumfries.
Some of United’s non-European stars have also been in international action.
Casemiro captained Brazil to a 5-1 thumping of Bolivia.
While wonderkid Facundo Pellistri played 71 minutes in Uruguay‘s 3-1 triumph over Chile.
Hannibal Mejbri started as Tunisia beat Botswana 3-0.
Although Lisandro Martinez was not in action for Argentina due to his recent injury scare.
Andre Onana could make his Cameroon comeback tonight, having accepted a recall to the squad despite retiring from international duty after leaving last year’s World Cup after just one game.
Cameroon take on Burundi this evening.
APCasemiro skippered Brazil against Bolivia[/caption]
AFPFacundo Pellistri was in action for Uruguay[/caption]