There were plenty of players celebrating their international successes as Euro 2024 qualification drew to a close, but for some there was nothing to smile about. 21 nations have already secured their spot at next summer’s continental tournament, with all the European big-hitters having booked their plane tickets to Germany. Three more nations will seal their places through the play-offs …

It was Eddie Howe’s men who initially took the lead, with Alexander Isak criminally being left completely unmarked in the box before he steadied himself and fired past a helpless Robert Sanchez. It was so slack from Chelsea’s sleeping defenders, but what came next was a moment of pure genius. Raheem Sterling – who somehow keeps getting overlooked by England – confidently …