Matt Doherty made a strong comeback to the Republic of Ireland team, helping them secure a victory over Finland in the Nations League in Dublin. Doherty, who was initially left out of the squad, was called back at the last minute and played as a right-back throughout the game. Evan Ferguson scored the crucial goal just before halftime, giving Ireland the lead. Both Doherty and Ferguson were substituted in the 76th minute, just before Finland had a chance to equalize from a penalty. Fortunately, Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher made a crucial save, securing Ireland’s second win in the group. Doherty will be looking to continue his good form in Ireland’s final Nations League game against England at Wembley.
In other international matches, Jorgen Strand Larsen represented Norway in the Nations League, while Rayan Ait-Nouri played for Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations qualification. Norway secured a 4-1 victory against Slovenia, with Larsen making a late appearance as a substitute. Algeria, on the other hand, had a disappointing draw against Equatorial Guinea, with Ait-Nouri playing the full 90 minutes. Both players will be looking to contribute further in their upcoming matches.
Brazil played against Venezuela in World Cup qualification, but Andre did not feature in the squad. Brazil’s draw puts them in third place in the CONMEBOL qualifying group. Wolves’ captain Mario Lemina is with Gabon for an AFCON qualifier against Morocco, while Santi Bueno will aim to help Uruguay move up the South America World Cup qualification standings in their match against Colombia.
Jose Sa and Nelson Semedo hope to feature for Portugal in the Nations League against Poland, while Rodrigo Gomes and Carlos Forbs could represent Portugal under-21 in a friendly against Ukraine. Tom King is with Wales as they prepare to face Turkey in the Nations League.
Overall, Wolves’ players have been actively representing their countries in various international competitions, showcasing their talent and contributing to their respective teams’ performances. The upcoming matches promise more excitement and opportunities for the players to shine on the international stage.