The players of the
Atlético de Madrid are already in play. Despite the preseason starting for them on the 3rd, many internationals are already in competition. The first to jump on the grass was Kieran
Trippier, who played the entire game with the English team, in the narrow victory that his country achieved in the visit to Iceland, first day of the League of Nations.
Iceland, the team that cut England's way into the Eurocup of 2016, he came close to embittering the English this Saturday and only a penalty in added time saved the Gareth southgate, who also saw how the Icelanders missed a maximum penalty shortly after.
The highlight, as far as Athletic you must care, is that Kieran
Trippier played all 90 minutes. And he did it in a strange position for him, on the left back. Southgate chose Walker for the right lane and the rojiblanco for the left-handed. The mattress fulfilled although it was difficult for him to find depth because he always had a changed leg. It didn't help much that he shared a lane with a Sterling that he was not confident in giving him the ball to go deep or try to center with his left foot and preferred to go towards the center to do it himself or try the shot. The Atlético player achieved an 89% success rate in the pass, he did not risk at any time, complying in a complicated clash.
The English came out of Reykjavik with the three points and lead Group B with a victory in a group in which they also play Denmark and Belgium.
SAVIC, CAPTAIN WITH MONTENEGRO
For its part, Stefan savic also had minutes. He was captain with Montenegro in the triumph that his country achieved against Cyprus. The mattress player played the entire match and saw a yellow card in the second half. He was key in the defensive performance of the team to prevent his country from fitting in on this first day of the League of Nations.
Montenegro won 0-2 with two goals from Jovetic. He had a 75% success rate in the pass and saved a clear chance from the rivals.