{"id":288579,"date":"2023-09-13T13:34:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T13:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=288579"},"modified":"2023-09-13T13:34:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T13:34:14","slug":"revealed-best-premier-league-stars-during-the-international-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/revealed-best-premier-league-stars-during-the-international-break\/","title":{"rendered":"REVEALED: Best Premier League stars during the international break"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>REVEALED: Kyle Walker is the ONLY England star to make stat boffins&#8217; highest-rated XI of Premier League players from the international break&#8230; but who has earned the best score?<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A host of Premier League stars were involved in international action this month<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sofascore have compiled an XI of the best players &#8211; but who has made the team?\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport&#8217;s podcast It&#8217;s All Kicking Off!\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the international break over, the Premier League is around the corner again.<\/p>\n<p>Several nations took giant strides toward qualifying for Euro 2024, while England also triumphed over Scotland, courtesy of Jude Bellingham&#8217;s masterclass, in a friendly to mark the 150th anniversary of football&#8217;s oldest international fixture.<\/p>\n<p>However, just one of his Three Lions team-mates has made <span>Sofascore<\/span>&#8216;s highest-rated XI of Premier League players, based on their performances for their countries.<\/p>\n<p>The data compiled by the stats boffins has instead handed Kyle Walker a spot in the side, with the likes of Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden surprisingly missing out.<\/p>\n<p>Here, <span>Mail Sport<\/span> reveals who else has made the cut&#8230;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75380707-12513417-image-m-29_1694606712543.jpg\" height=\"505\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Kyle Walker has made the XI of the best Premier League stars during the international break<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75380745-12513417-image-a-34_1694606772664.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Despite his goal against Scotland in the 150th Anniversary Match, Phil Foden has missed out<\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p><span><span>Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka (Slovakia) &#8211; 7.25<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Despite his lack of game time with Newcastle, Martin Dubravka remains the first-choice goalkeeper for Slovakia and played in both of their recent fixtures.<\/p>\n<p>He was helpless to prevent Bruno Fernandes from securing a narrow 1-0 win for Portugal last Friday but went on to keep a clean sheet against Liechtenstein.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75381061-12513417-image-a-35_1694607244188.jpg\" height=\"408\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Martin Dubravka found himself in the wars with Cristiano Ronaldo on Slovakia duty<\/p>\n<p><span><span>Right back: Kyle Walker (England) &#8211; 7.55<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>It may have taken him 77 caps but Kyle Walker finally achieved lift-off for England in the goalscoring department after netting in the draw with Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>Fresh from his mazy run and tidy near post finish, the full back then impressed against Scotland yesterday and played the full 90 minutes north of the border.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75381071-12513417-image-a-36_1694607247724.jpg\" height=\"441\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Walker scored his first Three Lions goal and earned his side a 1-1 draw with Ukraine<\/p>\n<p><span>Centre back: Cristian Romero (Argentina) &#8211; 7.60<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Two games, two starts, two clean sheets.<\/p>\n<p>It was an outstanding break away from Tottenham action for Cristian Romero with Argentina, who brushed aside both Ecuador and Bolivia in World Cup qualifying.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75381091-12513417-image-a-37_1694607277407.jpg\" height=\"477\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Cristian Romero led Argentina to two consecutive victories and two clean sheets to boot<\/p>\n<p><span>Centre back: Ben Davies (Wales) &#8211; 7.35<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Slowly but surely, Wales look to be finding their feet again under Rob Page, thanks in part to their newfound, crucial defensive solidity this month.<\/p>\n<p>Ben Davies was integral to this and helped his nation draw 0-0 with a bright South Korean team before a 2-0 victory over Latvia kept their Euro 2024 dream alive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75381099-12513417-image-a-38_1694607305470.jpg\" height=\"452\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Ben Davies helped Wales earn two shut outs as they looked to re-find their feet again<\/p>\n<p><span>Left back: Diogo Dalot (Portugal) &#8211; 7.65<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s just as well Diogo Dalot delivered a strong display at left back during Portugal&#8217;s 9-0 demolition of Luxembourg, because Manchester United need him there, too.<\/p>\n<p>He was rarely tested but stuck to his task superbly and helped the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Goncalo Ramos and Diogo Jota run riot in the Algarve.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75380711-12513417-image-m-31_1694606732095.jpg\" height=\"523\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Diogo Dalot impressed at left back against Luxembourg in a boost for Manchester United<\/p>\n<p><span>Centre midfielder: Christian Eriksen (Denmark) &#8211; 8.75<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Christian Eriksen put the icing on top of the cake after scoring Denmark&#8217;s final goal in their 4-0 victory over San Marino, a result that pushed them closer to Euro 2024.<\/p>\n<p>He was equally crucial in their victory in Finland the following fixture, having dictated the tempo in an advanced role and laid the foundations for a last-gasp winner.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75381109-12513417-image-a-39_1694607325886.jpg\" height=\"434\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Christian Eriksen scored Denmark&#8217;s final goal in their 4-0 thrashing of minnows San Marino<\/p>\n<p><span>Centre midfielder: Rodri (Spain) &#8211; 8.15<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Only slightly overshadowed by his pivot partner in this XI, Rodri diligently held down the fort in Spain&#8217;s drubbings of minnows Georgia and Cyprus.<\/p>\n<p>While he may not have scored, he did tee up Ferran Torres for the sixth goal in their sixth qualifying match and stood out once again with his metronomic qualities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75380715-12513417-image-m-33_1694606754566.jpg\" height=\"531\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Rodri held down the fort for Spain in their comprehensive wins against Georgia and Cyprus<\/p>\n<p><span>Right winger: Dejan Kulusevski (Sweden) &#8211; 8.20<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Dejan Kulusevski, a man reborn at Tottenham this season, scored during Sweden&#8217;s 5-0 triumph over Estonia and also set up Robin Quaison for their fourth goal.<\/p>\n<p>He was unable to muster up similar heroics during the 3-1 defeat by Austria, however, though this didn&#8217;t prevent him from losing out on a spot in this team.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75381119-12513417-image-a-40_1694607366081.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Dejan Kulusevski picked up where he left off with Spurs after scoring for Sweden this month<\/p>\n<p><span>Attacking midfielder: Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) &#8211; 9.05<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Is there any real surprise that Bruno Fernandes is the highest-rated player here?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After all, the playmaker popped up with the winning goal against Slovakia in Portugal&#8217;s first game before scoring and assisting again against Luxembourg.<\/p>\n<p>Take a bow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75381129-12513417-image-m-42_1694607400267.jpg\" height=\"446\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Bruno Fernandes earned the highest rating from Sofascore after his heroics for Portugal<\/p>\n<p><span>Left winger: Ivan Perisic (Croatia) &#8211; 7.90<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It was plain sailing for Croatia during their international break and Ivan Perisic, despite a lack of club game time, played the full 90 minutes in both matches.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, he racked up two assists during his side&#8217;s 5-0 win over Latvia.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75381161-12513417-image-a-43_1694607446288.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Experienced winger Ivan Perisic racked up two assists during Croatia&#8217;s victory over Latvia<\/p>\n<p><span>Striker: Raul Jimenez (Mexico) &#8211; 7.90<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Rounding off the team is Fulham and Mexico frontman Raul Jimenez.<\/p>\n<p>He scored from the penalty spot in the 2-2 draw with Australia in his country&#8217;s first friendly before following that up with a brace against Uzbekistan just days later.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75381191-12513417-image-a-44_1694607487760.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Raul Jimenez was in blistering form for Mexico, having scored three goals in two matches<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/13\/13\/75381465-12513417-image-a-55_1694608005314.jpg\" height=\"634\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<h3>IT&#8217;S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span><span>It&#8217;s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-12513417\/Kyle-Walker-England-highest-rated-Premier-League-international-break.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>REVEALED: Kyle Walker is the ONLY England star to make stat boffins&#8217; 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