How the Euro 2020 contenders look after international break
With time running out for teams to prepare, the international break was a good time to look at the Euro 2020 contenders. How are they doing?
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With time running out for teams to prepare, the international break was a good time to look at the Euro 2020 contenders. How are they doing?
Belgium's second-string used the opportunity of a rare start to impress coach Roberto Martinez as they thumped Belarus 8-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
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TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belgium | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 7 |
Czech Republic | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
Wales | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
Belarus | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -6 | 3 |
Estonia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 0 |