Internationals Seven Reds in World Cup qualifying action

The centre-back skippered his country to a 2-0 home win over Norway that secured top spot in European qualifying Group G.

Two Reds came up against each other in Cardiff as Neco Williams and Divock Origi started for Wales and Belgium respectively.

Williams completed the full 90 minutes of the 1-1 draw - which means Wales will have home advantage in the semi-finals of March’s qualification play-offs - while Origi played an hour. Belgium were already assured of finishing top of Group E.

Earlier in the day, there were victories for Mohamed Salah and Takumi Minamino.

Salah came off the bench as Egypt beat Gabon 2-1 and Minamino was withdrawn after 60 minutes of Japan’s 1-0 success over Oman.

And overnight, Alisson Becker and Fabinho both clocked up the whole game as Brazil drew 0-0 with Argentina.