A host of Manchester United players have been away this week representing their countries as preparations continue for the World Cup
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens enjoyed a great international break
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens enjoyed a great international break(Image: Johnnie Izquierdo/USSF/Getty Images)
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Manchester United's senior players have put their domestic campaigns on hold this past week as they jetted off to represent their countries in the final international break of the regular season. In total, 13 players still at United were called up by their nations for the break.
Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo were called up by Slovenia and Cameroon respectively but were forced to withdraw through injury. Loanees Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund were called up for England and Denmark while youngster James Scanlon was brought into the Gibraltar squad.
So with this in mind, MEN Sport has rated how each of them got on during this break.
Senne Lammens (Belgium)
Played against USA and was heralded as the best player for Belgium. Matz Sels was given the start against Mexico but Lammens looks to be Thibaut Courtois' biggest rival for a starting spot. 8.
Altay Bayindir (Turkey)
He is off to the World Cup but was an unused substitute against Romania and Kosovo in the World Cup play-offs. While disappointing, at least he is going to be at the tournament this summer. 4.
Harry Maguire (England)
One of the best performers in the draw with Uruguay. Played a cameo role against Japan but Thomas Tuchel implied he was his fifth choice centre-back. 7.
Diogo Dalot (Portugal)
Played 45 minutes in both games as Portugal kept two clean sheets. Dalot will be competing with Manchester City's Matheus Nunes for a start at the World Cup. 6.
Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco)
Featured for most of the friendly against Ecuador as Morocco played for the first time since being awarded the Africa Cup of Nations. Was an unused substitute against Paraguay. 6.
Ayden Heaven (England U20s)
A brilliant break for the defender. He trained with the senior team last week and scored in a 3-3 draw against Italy - his first ever international goal. 8.
Leny Yoro (France U21s)
He also enjoyed a great international break as he was given the captain's armband for a 2-1 victory over Iceland. It speaks to France's depth that a Premier League starter is playing for their U21s. 7.
Kobbie Mainoo (England)
Was solid in a cameo role against Uruguay but was caught out for Japan's winner on Tuesday. That being said, he put in a fine display - only time will tell if it is enough to make the World Cup squad. 6.
Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay)
A good break for the Uruguayan after a difficult season. Marcelo Bielsa appears to have settled with Ugarte as his starting defensive midfielder for the World Cup. 6.
Casemiro (Brazil)
Carlo Ancelotti loves Casemiro and having started both of Brazil's games he should be on the plane this summer. Of course, he picked up a booking in each of those but he continued his domestic form for his nation. 8.
Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)
This summer could be the passing of the torch from Cristiano Ronaldo to Fernandes. He did well against Mexico but picked up two assists in the victory over the USA to continue a terrific season. 8.
Matheus Cunha (Brazil)
A couple of good performances for Brazil without a goal to accompany them. Brazilian media have suggested their country is over reliant on Cunha but the pressure should be seen as a privilege. 7.
Amad (Ivory Coast)
Two substitute appearances for the United winger. He picked up an assist against South Korea but would have hoped for at least a start. 6.
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