STEVEN Nzonzi's France defeated Nikola Kalinić's Croatia in Reims on Tuesday evening.

The match saw two of Rovers' rising stars come head to head on the international stage, with the French under 21 side winning the game 3-1.

Both Rovers players featured, with Kalinić starting the game for Croatia before being part of a raft of changes at half-time.

Whilst Steven Nzonzi had to settle for a late substitute appearance, coming on in the 83rd minute.

Johnny Flynn was away with Northern Ireland's under 21 side as they defeated San Marino 3-0.

The Rovers defender, who is on loan with Accrington Stanley until the end of the season, played the full match in a comfortable victory.

Sweden's under 21s were impressive in Porto as they defeated Portgal 2-0. Rovers star Martin Olsson played 68 minutes of the friendly match.