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Nations League: the 3๏ธโƒฃ standout performers of the night ๐ŸŒŸ

The heroes of the evening.An unstoppable star, a wonderkid following in his fatherโ€™s footsteps, and a full-back with golden feet: discover the three standout men of the night.๐Ÿฅ‰Trent Alexander-Arn...

Nations League: the 3๏ธโƒฃ standout performers of the night ๐ŸŒŸ

1. Trent Alexander-Arnold shone for England against the Czech Republic. The Liverpool full-back, who has struggled to settle at Real Madrid, immediately made an impact with a brilliant cross for Anthony Gordon to open the scoring. His precise delivery set the tone for a successful start to the Nations League campaign, reigniting his confidence and potentially sparking his club form.

2. Andri Gudjohnsen led Iceland's 3-0 victory over Luxembourg with a stellar display. The Icelandic striker, son of the former Chelsea and Barcelona forward, opened the scoring in the 13th minute, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess. He then delivered a masterful assist to double Iceland's lead, ensuring his team topped their group and cementing their position at the top of the table.

3. Lamine Yamal captained Spain to a convincing 4-0 win over Croatia. The Barcelona star began the game with a goal in the second minute, asserting his dominance right from the start. A crucial assist on the half-hour mark helped Spain equalize after Croatia's equalizer. Yamal then added a brace in the second half, providing crucial goals that solidified Spain's position and elicited a jubilant response from the Seville crowd.

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