Top 7 games to watch out for during the international break

#4 Croatia vs France (Nations League, 14th Oct)

France have won each of the last two games against Croatia, 4-2!

France and Croatia meet again in another rematch of 2018 World Cup finals. Les Blues beat Zlatko Dalic's side 4-2 last month, a scoreline identical to the one in the Moscow showpiece two years ago and will now be aiming to get third time lucky over the Vatreni.

They face Portugal prior to this, who are currently ahead in the group on goal difference. So the result in that game will dictate how France turn up for this one, though Croatia have the home advantage. Dalic's side haven't lost on home soil in a competitive game since October 2013 and are also bolstered by the return of midfield magician Luka Modric.

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#3 Italy vs Netherlands (Nations League, 14th Oct)

Can Netherlands avenge last month's defeat to Italy?

The Netherlands, runners-up in the Nations League last year, were dealt a blow in their Nations League campaign this time around, as they lost 1-0 to Italy at home last month.

Another victory next week would virtually end the Oranje's hopes of making it into the knockout rounds, and to make matters worse for them, the Azzurri haven't lost at home in a competitive fixture in almost a decade. An exciting clash could be on the cards.

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#2 England vs Belgium (Nations League, 11th Oct)

Belgium and England clash to decide Group A2 topper

Given the sheer number of attacking talent in both camps, we're in for plenty of goal-mouth action here. Belgium currently lead England in the group by two points, so the pressure's on the Three Lions to step up.

The European behemoths last met during the 2018 World Cup, once in the group stage and then in the semi-finals. The Red Devils coming out on top on each of those games, but can they make it three-for-three?

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#1 France vs Portugal (Nations League, 11th Oct)

Portugal return to the scene of their historic Euro 2016 triumph

A rematch of the Euro 2016 final, France and Portugal meet in an enciting top-of-the-table clash and interestingly, at the same venue where the latter became European champions. Both have collected six points from six so far, but the Seleccao is currently ahead on goal difference.

Also, with Cristiano Ronaldo in the side this time, Les Blues will be put through the wringer, but they've traditionally dominated this fixture and also boast a healthy record at home against Portugal. Either way, keep an eye on this one.