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The final international break of the 2025/26 campaign has come to a close, with the Manchester United contingent having mixed success during the round of fixtures.
With just over two months until the World Cup commences, Manchester United have had several players staking their claims for a place at the tournament.
Now that the break has concluded, United players will head to Ireland for a training camp, with no game this weekend. The camp is with the aim of minimising rustiness Monday week against Leeds.
Here are the ratings for each senior player who played for his nation over the break.
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Photo by Alex Davidson – The FA/The FA via Getty Images Senne Lammens – 10/10
He only played one game, but Senne Lammens was excellent for Belgium in a 5-2 win over USA, staking his claim to be considered as a direct rival to injured Thibaut Courtois this summer.
The United goalkeeper’s stock is only continuing to rise; despite conceding twice, he cannot be blamed for either, as his defenders were at fault.
Altay Bayindir – 6/10
Altay Bayindir isn’t Turkey’s starting goalkeeper, and he remained on the bench for both the win over Romania and the win over Kosovo. But it was still a good break for him as Turkey qualified for the World Cup.
Harry Maguire – 8/10
Despite Thomas Tuchel criticism after the opening game against Uruguay, Harry Maguire’s return to England action saw him make a strong case for summer inclusion.
Maguire was good against Japan, and as the experienced defender, surely Tuchel will take him to the USA.
Ayden Heaven – 9/10
It was a valuable break for Ayden Heaven, as he stepped up to train with the English first team. Then, following this, Heaven scored for England under-20 in a 3-3 draw with Italy.
Leny Yoro – 8/10
Back in the under-21 squad for France, Leny Yoro wore the captain’s armband in a win which all but ensured that his side are heading to the 2027 European Championships.
Diogo Dalot – 6/10
It was a decent break for Diogo Dalot, playing 45 minutes in both games. Like his club career, little to complain about, but he also didn’t stand out for any good reasons.
Kobbie Mainoo – 7/10
Kobbie Mainoo returned to the England squad in March for the first time in 18 months, and he has faced a big task to get himself into Tuchel’s squad for the World Cup.
Mainoo impressed for England, dictating play and proving that he is a player who would benefit the team. Should be in the squad as the third-choice midfielder.
Casemiro – 7/10
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Casemiro is the Brazil captain, and his team look well positioned to challenge for this summer’s crown.
Against Croatia, Casemiro played well for Brazil, and his tournament this summer will likely be his last for the national team. He’ll want to end the Selecao’s years of hurt.
Manuel Ugarte – 8/10 Do you think the four-day training camp in the Republic of Ireland is a good idea?
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Manuel Ugarte is a different player for his nation, and he was one of the biggest winners from this international break.
Ugarte was praised by Tuchel after Uruguay’s 1-1 vs England, and he performed really well against Algeria, nailing down his spot in the squad despite a lack of minutes for the club.
Tyler Fletcher – 6/10
It was a break to forget for Tyler Fletcher as he got just 46 minutes across two games, with Scotland’s under-21 side not winning either.
Fletcher’s minutes came in the 3-0 thrashing by Portugal, with Scotland’s 2027 Euro hopes on the ropes.
Bruno Fernandes – 10/10
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It should come as no shock that Bruno Fernandes has shone again for Portugal, as he is their main hope of World Cup glory.
After creating five chances against Mexico, which his teammates failed to convert, Fernandes got two assists against the USA in a 2-0 win.
Matheus Cunha – 7/10
Matheus Cunha looks set to be one of Brazil’s starting forwards this summer, playing every game and considered vital by Carlo Ancelotti despite a lack of goals.
Playing as a false nine, Cunha is irreplaceable, and he should already be on the plane this summer.
James Scanlon – 5/10
James Scanlon’s Gibraltar side lost 2-0 on aggregate to Latvia, which sees them relegated to the Nations League D.
Amad – 7/10
Amad grabbed an assist against South Korea in a 4-1 win as the Ivory Coast continues to look strong ahead of the World Cup.
Then, Amad also impressed in a cameo against Scotland; hopefully, he can carry this form back to United.
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