A host of Aston Villa players are in international action for their respective countries this month as domestic matters take a short hiatus.
Friendly matches in preparation for this summer’s major tournaments, 2026 World Cup qualifiers and more will be the focus during the March international period.
Below you can find out which Villans are playing for their countries, who they’re playing and when…
England
Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa have both been named in England’s squad for their friendlies against Brazil and Belgium at Wembley.
The Villa duo will help the Three Lions step up their preparations for this summer’s European Championship in Germany.
England face Brazil on Saturday, March 23 (ko 7pm) before hosting Belgium on Tuesday, March 26 (7.45pm).
Brazil
Douglas Luiz could face Watkins and Konsa at Wembley after he was included in Brazil’s squad for the international period.
The midfielder will warm-up for this summer’s Copa América with friendlies against England on Saturday, March 23 (ko 7pm) and Spain on Tuesday, March 26 (8.30pm).
Belgium
Youri Tielemans could also line up against the England pair having been named in Belgium’s squad.
Belgium face the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, March 23 (ko 5pm) before coming up against England on Tuesday, March 26 (7.45pm) as they also prepare for Euro 2024.
Scotland
John McGinn is part of the Scotland squad who will continue their preparations for this summer’s European Championship.
Scotland face the Netherlands on Friday, March 22 (ko 7.45pm), with McGinn returning to the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, before hosting Northern Ireland on Tuesday, March 26 (7.45pm).
France
Moussa Diaby has returned to the France squad for their friendlies against Germany and Chile.
France entertain Euro 2024 hosts Germany on Saturday, March 23 (ko 8pm) before facing Chile on Tuesday, March 26 (ko 8pm).
Sweden
Robin Olsen is part of the Sweden squad who face friendlies against Portugal and Albania.
Sweden come up against Portugal on Thursday, March 21 (ko 7.45pm) before hosting Albania on Monday, March 25 (ko 6pm).
Australia
Fellow goalkeeper Joe Gauci has been included in Australia’s squad for their World Cup qualifying double-header against Lebanon.
The Socceroos are in action in Sydney on Thursday, March 21 (ko 9.10am) and Canberra on Tuesday, March 26 (8.45am).
*Please note, further additions will be made in due course as squads are announced
