International round-up: Sarr's scoring spree continues, Daichi at the double for Japan

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11 Jun 2025

Nine senior Crystal Palace players are in international action this month – with a number of them hitting key milestones this month. Check out a full round-up below!

International Eagles lined-up on opposing sides on Tuesday night as England hosted Senegal in a friendly at the City Ground.

Palace’s Dean Henderson and Ebere Eze were back in action for Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions, while Ismaïla Sarr returned for Senegal, with the trio all in from the start.

England took the lead six minutes in with Eze involved, winning the ball back high up the pitch before playing in former Eagle Conor Gallagher, who teed up a chance for Anthony Gordon, with the rebound converted by Harry Kane.

Henderson, winning his third senior cap, impressed early on. Having already made a good save from Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, the Palace stopper denied club teammate Sarr after reacting quickly to the forward’s header in the 14th minute.

But Sarr would not be denied just five minutes before the interval, reaching Jackson’s cross first to bring the Lions of Teranga level in Nottingham, his second international goal of the window.

And it was his side who struck first after the break – Senegal taking the lead when Habib Diarra burst into space down the right, before producing a cool finish. Sarr was eventually withdrawn in the 70th minute after another energetic display.

The 2021 AFCON champions had a scare when England had the ball in the net late on, only for a VAR review deny the hosts. A late third goal in injury time confirmed a memorable 3-1 win for both Senegal and Sarr, England's first defeat under Thomas Tuchel.

Henderson and Eze both completed the 90 minutes unscathed. It was the second international appearance of the month for the latter, who featured in England’s 1-0 win over Andorra on Saturday.

Eze came on for England on the 64-minute mark and was a lively presence for the remainder of the contest, his side dominating possession (83%) and the shot count. The Palace man even went close to scoring in back-to-back England appearances with a late header, but his effort was tipped over the bar.

Meanwhile, after previously being named in England U21s' pre-European Championships training squad by head coach Lee Carsley, Adam Wharton has now withdrawn from the squad, having previously sustained a concussion during our FA Cup Final victory.

The previous week, prior to his exploits against England, Sarr had become the first Palace player to get on the scoresheet for his country this international window.

The Palace No. 7 did not start for Senegal as they travelled to face Republic of Ireland in Dublin, but came off the bench on the 63-minute mark – with his side trailing 1-0 – and had his say.

With his side pushing for an equaliser inside the final 10 minutes, Sarr found himself in the right place at the right time to force the ball home from close range after Caoimhin Kelleher had saved from Iliman Ndiaye.

This result, coupled with the win over England, means Sarr's Senegal now unbeaten in their last 22 matches.

Elsewhere on Tuesday, Daichi Kamada's wonderful end to the 2024/25 season continued on Tuesday afternoon with a first-half double against Indonesia in World Cup qualfying.

Making his third back-to-back start – having captained Japan for the first time in his career last week – Kamada scored his ninth and 10th goals for his country.

As well as impressing as a playmaker, Japan No. 15 got the scoring underway in Osaka with a powerful 15th-minute header, and in the final seconds of the half added another with the most audacious of runs and dinks over the goalkeeper.

You can watch Kamada's goals at 0:23 and 1:15 in the video here – or watch his delightful second goal below.

Back during the March international break, Kamada had scored in a 2-0 win against Bahrain to help Japan become the first country to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Having scored his third goal in his last four matches at international level, Kamada left the field at half-time against Indonesia as Japan ran out eventual 6-0 winners.

Last week, in his 41st cap, Kamada wore the Japan captain's armband for the first time in his career.

They came up against Australia in Perth, but despite Kamada playing the full 90 minutes, his side suffered a 1-0 defeat following an Australian goal in injury time.

Nevertheless, Japan had already won their qualification group prior to both fixtures.

Elsewhere on Tuesday evening, Matt Turner was in goal for the United States as they suffered a heavy friendly defeat to Switzerland in Nashville – with Chris Richards an unused substitute on the night.

On Saturday, however, there was a proud moment for Richards, who won his 25th cap for the US Men's National Team – and duly took on the captain's armband for just the second-ever time.

Whilst fellow Eagle Turner was an unused substitute, Richards played the full 90 minutes of the 2-1 friendly defeat to Turkey in Connecticut.

The fixtures provided Mauricio Pochettino's side with rare opportunities to face European opposition, before next summer's home 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.

Next up for the duo: the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which kicks off on 14th June and sees the USA – joint-hosts with Canada – face Haiti, Trinidad & Tobago and Saudi Arabia in Group D.

Colombian pair Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma were once again in action for Los Cafeteros in a South American World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night, facing Argentina in Buenos Aires.

Both Eagles played the full 90 minutes and looked on course to seal a memorable victory after Luis Díaz's stunning 24th-minute goal, but saw their side pegged back late on by 10-man Argentina – a 1-1 draw.

A sensational start to the CONMEBOL section had seen Colombia go unbeaten in their first eight qualifiers, but having won just one of their next six, Muñoz and Lerma's side were last week hoping to bounce back in Barranquilla against second-bottom Peru at the Roberto Meléndez Metropolitan Stadium.

Frustratingly, however, despite having 15 shots to Peru's four, and enjoying 71% of the possession, Colombia were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw. Muñoz and Lerma played the full 90, and 75, minutes respectively.

They remain sixth in the table and four points within the automatic qualification zone for the 2026 World Cup finals in North America, with just two matches left – with next matchday being crucial as they take on seventh-placed Bolivia.

Meanwhile, an incredible season for Justin Devenny just kept getting better and better, with the young midfielder starting both of Northern Ireland’s friendly fixtures this month.

Shortly after his debut in SE25 last November, Devenny made his senior international debut as a late substitute against Luxembourg in the UEFA Nations League, before winning two further caps in friendlies against Switzerland and Sweden.

On Tuesday, he started for his country as they run out 1-0 winners over Iceland at Windsor Park.

For the second straight game the Palace man impressed again in a left wing-back role, with an industrious display.

A goal from Isaac Price broke the deadlock, with Northern Ireland hanging on after the break despite having a player sent off.

It completed an excellent few days for the young star. Devenny having already caught the eye against Denmark on Saturday evening.

The midfielder played a huge role in his side taking the lead six minutes in, when his high pressing and sharp delivery helped to force an own-goal from Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.

All times BST - keep track of all of our internationals throughout the summer here, and across our social media platforms.

Northern Ireland - Justin Devenny

Saturday, 7th June: Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland (Devenny started and was voted his team's Player of the Match, completing 83 minutes)
Tuesday, 10th June: Northern Ireland 1-0 Iceland (Devenny started and completed the full 90 minutes with another positive performance)

England - Dean Henderson and Ebere Eze

Saturday, 7th June: Andorra 0-1 England (Eze came on after 64 minutes and went close to scoring with a late headed effort)
Tuesday, 10th June: England 1-3 Senegal (Henderson started to win his third England cap and completed 90 minutes, while Eze also started and remained on the pitch for the full game)

Colombia - Daniel Muñoz & Jefferson Lerma

Friday, 6th June: Colombia 0-0 Peru (Muñoz and Lerma played 90 and 75 minutes respectively in the stalemate)
Wednesday, 11th June: Argentina 1-1 Colombia (Muñoz and Lerma both played the full 90 minutes as Colombia edged closer to World Cup qualification)

Japan - Daichi Kamada

Thursday, 5th June: Australia 1-0 Japan (Kamada played the full 90 minutes, wearing Japan's armband for the first time)
Tuesday, 10th June: Japan 6-0 Indonesia (Kamada played the first-half and scored twice – including a fantastic chip for his second)

United States - Chris Richards & Matt Turner

Saturday, 7th June: United States 1-2 Turkey (Richards captained the US for a second time, playing the full 90 minutes; Turner did not feature)
Wednesday, 11th June: United States 0-4 Switzerland (Turner played the full 90 minutes of a heavy defeat; Richards did not feature)
2025 CONMEBOL Gold Cup begins Saturday, 14th June

Senegal - Ismaïla Sarr

Friday, 6th June: Republic of Ireland 1-1 Senegal (Sarr scored a late equaliser as a second-half substitute to extend Senegal's unbeaten run to 21 matches)
Tuesday, 10th June: England 1-3 Senegal (Sarr scored again with an smartly timed finish close to half-time, the forward was later withdrawn in the 70th minute)

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