During the international break, Reading FC had a significant presence with seven players participating

During the international break, Reading FC had a significant presence with seven players participating in various matches. Among notable performances, Dom Ballard stood out by securing a hat-trick for England U19s. Ballard, on loan from Southampton, showcased his versatility by contributing an assist in England’s 6-0 victory against Romania and making a crucial appearance off the bench to help secure a stoppage-time win over Japan. He concluded the break in impressive fashion, scoring three goals against Mexico in a convincing 6-0 triumph.

Nelson Abbey, despite Reading FC’s challenging form, had a memorable but mixed experience. The promising player received a red card during England U20s’ win over Germany. In a thrilling match where England twice came from behind to secure a stoppage-time victory, Abbey was sent off for a foul as the last man, impacting the team’s efforts.

Tyler Bindon, representing New Zealand, contributed as a late substitute in two matches. He appeared in their defeat against Greece and played a stoppage-time role in the 1-1 draw against the Republic of Ireland.

Defender Jeriel Doresett showcased his endurance by playing the full 90 minutes in both of Montserrat’s matches, securing victories against Dominican Republic and Barbados.

Basil Tuma had a busy international break, featuring for both Malta U21s and U19s. He came off the bench for the U21s in their loss to Kazakhstan and played a crucial role in the U19s’ 2-2 draw with Kosovo, winning a penalty during the match.