Two Everton stars scored and several more have impressed during an international break that has offered positive signs so far.
More than a dozen senior and youth team players were called up by their countries and several have made the headlines with their exploits. Among those are Jordan Pickford and Nathan Patterson - who both earned plaudits for performances that caught the attention of the watching world.
Pickford’s heroics kept England in the game before they eventually overcame Switzerland at Wembley. Saves from Granit Xhaka and Fabian Frei proved crucial as he once again repaid manager Gareth Southgate’s faith in him.
