How Crystal Palace players have fared in the latest international break
Andersen, alongside Guehi, has been in imperious form this season and it looks likely that if not one, then both of Palace’s starting defenders will be given their chance at next summer’s European Championships.
Elsewhere, Palace forward Jordan Ayew and Ghana began their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign with a last-gasp victory at home to Madagascar.
Ghana have been drawn in Group I of qualification alongside Cheick Doucouré and Mali, who defeated Chad 3-1 in their own opening qualifier – the Palace midfielder playing the full 90 minutes.
It looks like a host of Palace players have shone during this week’s international break with another round of games to play before the Eagles return against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road
Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi has been in brilliant form this season for the Eagles and as a result, was rewarded with a start for Gareth Southgate’s side at Wembley.
Guehi starred for the Three Lions and may look to establish his place as a first-team regular for his national side before the Euro 2024 finals next summer. Well, performances like Friday night give him the best chance of this.
Indeed, only two players completed more passes than Guéhi’s 105, while no outfield player enjoyed a better passing accuracy than his 97.1% accuracy. The Palace man also made a match-high two interceptions.
As mentioned, Guehi excelled at Wembley Stadium and it seems quite likely that the English defender will start for the Three Lions in the final qualifying game against North Macedonia.
Another defender who has excelled for their national team this week has been Joachim Andersen during their 2-1 win over Slovenia in Copenhagen.
In truth, Andersen’s defensive dominance saw them control proceedings more than the final scoreline suggests, with the defender and his teammates restricting Slovenia to just two shots on goal and 34 percent possession during the tight encounter.
Andersen, alongside Guehi, has been in imperious form this season and it looks likely that if not one, then both of Palace’s starting defenders will be given their chance at next summer’s European Championships.
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Elsewhere, Palace forward Jordan Ayew and Ghana began their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign with a last-gasp victory at home to Madagascar.
Ghana have been drawn in Group I of qualification alongside Cheick Doucouré and Mali, who defeated Chad 3-1 in their own opening qualifier – the Palace midfielder playing the full 90 minutes.
It looks like a host of Palace players have shone during this week’s international break with another round of games to play before the Eagles return against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.
