International preview: Quartet primed for action

With four Sunderland players on international duty tonight, safc.com has compiled a small all you need to know guide...

Jordan Pickford – England v Scotland

A late call-up by Gareth Southgate, Jordan Pickford has been named in the 23-man squad following the omission of Fraser Forster.

Washington-born Pickford is one of three ‘keepers to be in the England squad, and the 22-year-old will be hoping to gain some valuable experience from working alongside Joe Hart and Tom Heaton.

The Three Lions host Scotland at Wembley this evening, with high hopes of securing a valuable three points in their 2018 World Cup qualification campaign.

Lynden Gooch – USA v Mexico

Fresh from his USA debut last month, Lynden Gooch has been recalled by Jurgen Klinsmann ahead of American’s next round of 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

Having topped group C, USA have now progressed to the final round standings and will firstly host Mexico tonight.

Wahbi Khazri – Tunisia v Libya

Wahbi Khazri linked up with the Tunisian national team earlier this week ahead of tonight’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Libya.

Tunisia welcome Libya keen to maintain their 100% start to their 2018 World Cup qualification campaign.

Paddy McNair – Northern Ireland v Azerbaijan

Paddy McNair will be hopeful he can play some part in Northern Ireland’s crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan tonight, KO 7:45pm.

Currently third in group C, O’Neill’s side trail Azerbaijan by three points after as many games and will know victory will be key if they are to maintain hopes of qualification to Russia.

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