Kornel Szucs

October International Round-Up

Kornel Szucs made his senior debut for Hungary in their crucial UEFA Nations League win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The defender came on as a late substitute in the 2-0 win, and helped his nation see out a big victory in their fight for League A survival.

Marco Rossi's side began the break with a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands - in which Szucs was unused. Hungary are third, level on points with the Netherlands in second, needing a top-two finish to guarantee their safety.

Darko Gyabi found the net for England U20s during their latest set of Elite League matches.

The loanee midfielder scored with a low drive from range to equalise against Italy, in a match the Young Lions went on to win 2-1.

Gyabi was also involved in a 3-0 win over Czechia at Doncaster Rovers' Eco-Power Stadium, as his side climbed to the top of the Elite League table, with ten points from their first four games.

Brendan Galloway's Zimbabwe side enjoyed a successful break, winning twice against Namibia to leave them on the cusp of Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

Galloway started both matches in South Africa, but came off in the first half in the second game.

The Warriors are four points clear of Kenya in third, with two matches to play. A draw with Kenya in the November internationals would secure their place at the 2025 tournament.

Mustapha Bundu's Sierra Leone had a mixed international window - but ended with a stunning win over African champions, Cote d'Ivoire.

Bundu was a first-half substitute in an initial 4-1 loss to the AFCON holders, but the Leone Stars followed this up with a shock 1-0 win to keep their qualification hopes alive, in which the forward played 73 minutes.

Sierra Leone are third in Group G, three points adrift of Zambia in second - who they play in the next break, as well as bottom-side Chad.

Freddie Issaka and Wales U19s enjoyed a thrilling double-header against Italy.

After a 3-3 draw, the Welsh youngsters completed a late comeback to win 4-3 in the second match.

Victor Palsson was an unused substitute in Iceland's UEFA Nations League games.

Iceland drew 2-2 with Wales, before a 4-2 home defeat to Turkey.

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