OXFORD United’s trio of players on international duty enjoyed a mixed night away with their countries.
Jodi Jones grabbed an assist from the bench as Malta completed a late comeback victory at home to Israel.
The United winger joined the action at half-time, with his country trailing 1-0.
However, the 24-year-old got an assist for Alexander Satariano in the 84th minute, before Malta made it 2-1 two minutes later.
Jones made his Malta debut earlier in the international break, in a UEFA Nations League defeat against Estonia.
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Ciaron Brown was again an unused substitute as Northern Ireland rounded off their Nations League campaign with a 3-1 defeat away to Greece.
Brown also remained on the bench for his country’s 2-1 win against Kosovo.
Northern Ireland finished third in League C Group 2, behind Greece and Kosovo, and ahead of Cyprus.
James Golding wasn’t involved as Republic of Ireland Under-19s beat their Hungarian counterparts 1-0.
The U’s defender joined up with the young Boys in Green for their Under-19 European Championships qualifiers Gibraltar, Wales and Hungary – even though he was not named in the squad.
Ireland’s win ensured they topped Group 4 with maximum points, and without conceding a goal.
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