🌎 International Awards: Dutch nostalgia, Haaland madness & a record goal

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Thomas Stockting·13 June 2022

🌎 International Awards: Dutch nostalgia, Haaland madness & a record goal

There was plenty of international football going on this weekend and there was much entertainment to soak in.

Here’s what you may have missed.

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The Out of the Blocks Award

Switzerland have taken the lead for the first time in the 2022/23 Nations League. A goal after 55 seconds from Haris Seferovic. 🤯
– Sunday, 12 June 2022

Officially clocking in at 57 seconds, Seferovic’s goal is the quickest in the Nations League’s history.

The ‘Should We Be Concerned?’ Award

England have gone three consecutive games without a win for the first time since September 2018. ◉ 0-1 vs. Hungary ◉ 1-1 vs. Germany ◉ 0-0 vs. Italy And the only goal they scored was a Harry Kane penalty. 😬
– Saturday, 11 June 2022

With the World Cup’s shadow looming, Gareth Southgate still has his work cut out for him.

The Super-Sub Award

5 - Kylian Mbappé has been involved in 5 goals in his last 5 games coming off the bench for France (3 goals, 2 assists). Fireman. #AUTFRA
– Friday, 10 June 2022

Despite all their attacking talent, it’s still Kylian Mbappé (even off the bench) who stands above the rest.

The Childhood Nostalgia Award

The Dutch national side are warming up in the kits of their first amateur club today because its National Football Day in the Netherlands ❤️⚽️
– Friday, 10 June 2022

A touching tribute by the Dutch national team, although you have to wonder how hard it was to find these jerseys…

The Fortress Award

1 - Wales have only lost one of their last 21 home games in all competitions (W13 D7), and following their loss to Netherlands earlier this week, haven’t suffered back-to-back home defeats since November 2018. Spirited.
– Saturday, 11 June 2022

Resolute home performances, and a little magic from their top players, has Wales flying in this World Cup year.

The Cash Prize Award

Matty Cash has scored his first ever goal for Poland in his sixth cap for the national side. Already off the mark.⚽
– Saturday, 11 June 2022

Although Poland couldn’t hold out for a historic win, Saturday’s game is one Matty Cash is sure to remember forever.

The Changing of the Guard Award

Giorgio Chiellini's Juventus locker is now empty. End of an era 🥺💔
– Sunday, 12 June 2022

11 - Tonight vs England, Federico #Gatti is the Italy player with the most: Duels (11) Clearances (4) Fouls won (4) Interceptions (2) Debut. #EnglandItaly #EngIta
– Saturday, 11 June 2022

Giorgio Chiellini has hung up his Italian boots – although, in Federico Gatti, there seems to be a good replacement for club and country.

The Rising Star Award

14 – Jamal Musiala (19 years and 105 days old) is making his 14th appearance for the Germany today, with no player earning more caps before turning 20 in the in the German National Team’s history (Mario Götze also 14). Gem. #HUNGER
– Saturday, 11 June 2022

Could Jamal Musiala be gunning for Lothar Matthäus’ record 150 appearances for Germany?

The Homecoming King Award

Alphonso Davies always shows up for Canada 🙌🇨🇦
– Friday, 10 June 2022

Alphonso Davies made his first return to British Columbia, Canada, since leaving for Bayern and bagged a brace in the process.

The Inevitable Award

Erling Haaland scores his 20th goal for Norway. It only took him 21 games 🤖
– Sunday, 12 June 2022

It may be the off-season, but he’s still scoring; Premier League defenders beware.

The Growing Pains Award

Big night for Marcelo Flores, who made his competitive Mexico debut as a late sub against Suriname (3-0 win) 👏 Unfortunately he had a penalty saved and had to be consoled by team-mates, but the fact an 18-year-old was even allowed to take it, shows the big impact he has made.
– Sunday, 12 June 2022

Arsenal teenager Marcelo Flores rode an emotional rollercoaster for Mexico on Saturday night, coming off the bench against Suriname to make his first competitive senior international appearance only to fluff a spot kick minutes later.