It’s always frustrating when the international break swings around, but there are eight Everton players away on international duty you can keep an eye on over the next fortnight.
Even more frustrating for Everton and David Moyes, of course, is that the Toffees just got back to winning ways with the 2-0 victory over Fulham on Saturday.
An aggressive display from Everton was too much for Marco Silva, while Moyes was happy to see his new focus on set-pieces work wonders.
However, we’ll have to wait until November 24th before we can see the boys in blue again. Until then, here are all the international fixtures your Everton players are involved in.
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Everton players away for international break
Jordan Pickford – England
In a surprise to no one, Jordan Pickford will join up with England once again for the double header against Serbia and Albania. The goalkeeper will be expecting to add to his 80 caps for the Three Lions in these World Cup qualifiers.
England vs Serbia – Thursday, November 13 at 7:45pm
Albania vs England – Sunday, November 16 at 5:00pm
Mark Travers, Jake O’Brien, Seamus Coleman – Republic of Ireland
There are three members of the Everton squad linking up with Heimir Hallgrimsson for the Republic of Ireland this month, with back-up goalkeeper Mark Travers and defensive duo Jake O’Brien and Seamus Coleman involved.
Republic of Ireland vs Portugal – Thursday, November 13 at 7:45pm
Hungary vs Republic of Ireland – Sunday, November 16 at 2:00pm
Vitaliy Mykolenko – Ukraine
Having become a regular feature under David Moyes, left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko will be feeling positive about the upcoming international break with Ukraine for two World Cup qualifiers.
France vs Ukraine – Thursday, November 13 at 7:45pm
Ukraine vs Iceland – Sunday, November 16 at 5:00pm
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Idrissa Gueye, Iliman Ndiaye – Senegal
Another couple of key players will be off for the next fortnight, as Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye comprise part of Senegal’s squad for just one game: a friendly against Brazil. Ndiaye has been training well for Everton lately, and playing really well, so he’s someone we’ll be keeping a close eye on.
Brazil vs Senegal – Saturday, November 15 at 4:00pm
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Beto – Guinea-Bissau
Finally, struggling striker Beto is part of the Guinea-Bissau squad for an upcoming friendly against Angola. There’s talk of Beto leaving Everton in January if he can’t find some form soon, and this international break could well be exactly what he needs to clear his head and grow in confidence if he can bag a goal.
Angola vs Guinea-Bissau – Tuesday, November 18
Moyes will be hoping his players can have a positive international break and come back ready to hit the ground running for what will be a very tricky run of fixtures for Everton. And, of course, these players coming back injury-free would be a real bonus.