Five things to look out for during the October international break

Donny van de Beek is in the Netherlands reckoning as they face Mexico in a friendly, while David De Gea and Bruno Fernandes could go up against each other in Lisbon.

Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial will hope to be involved as France host Ukraine – and we expect there to be plenty of interest for Reds supporters over the coming seven days, with new signing Alex Telles in the picture as Brazil start their bid to qualify for the next World Cup.

Here are five things, in particular, to look out for during the international break…

A DEBUT FOR DEANO?

Dean Henderson is no stranger to the senior England set-up – he was first picked by Gareth Southgate in 2019 but, so far, has been behind Jordan Pickford and Nick Pope in the pecking order. However, with the Three Lions set to play three games in under a week and, with Henderson having impressed in his two appearances for United so far this season, the friendly against Wales – featuring the Reds’ Daniel James and Dylan Levitt – could be the perfect opportunity for the 23-year-old to be afforded his senior international bow.