"Forward Mikel Merino is yet to get off the mark for the Gunners this season but scored in Spain's World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria before netting a hat-trick in a 6-0 win over Turkey. Winger Noni Madueke started both of England's World Cup qualifiers and impressed Thomas Tuchel, scoring his first international goal in the 5-0 victory over Serbia, while midfielder Declan Rice netted in the 2-0 victory over Andorra."
"Poland full-back Matty Cash scored a late equaliser to earn a point against the Netherlands before finding the net again in a 3-1 win over Finland. Cash came off injured at half-time but reports suggest it is nothing serious. Youri Tielemans scored twice goals in Belgium's 6-0 win over Liechtenstein while defender Ezri Konsa his first England goal in the 5-0 thrashing of Serbia."
All 20 Premier League clubs had at least five players on international duty, with 59 countries represented. Several players scored important goals: Mikel Merino scored for Spain and netted a hat-trick against Turkey; Noni Madueke scored his first England goal; Declan Rice scored against Andorra; Martin Odegaard scored and created two in Norway's 11-1 win. Matty Cash scored against the Netherlands and Finland despite a half-time injury. Youri Tielemans scored twice for Belgium and Ezri Konsa scored for England. Dango Ouattara and Mikkel Damsgaard also found the net, while Jordan Henderson logged limited minutes.
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