However, there was disappointment for Louie Annesley and Gibraltar against the Netherlands in Rotterdam.

Appearing for cap number 23 for his country, the defender played the full 90 minutes for Julio Ribas' visitors in the 6-0 defeat to a strong Dutch side in a World Cup qualifier in Group G.

Goals from Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and a brace from Barcelona's Memphis Depay put the hosts in command at the break. Further finishes from Denzel Dumfries, Arnaud Danjuma and Donyell Malen secured all three points for Louis van Gaal's side, who continue their charge at the top of the group.

The Rovers duo will now return to England to join back up with their club ahead of the first team's home game with Coventry City and the Under-23s' trip to Manchester United, with both games taking place on Saturday 16th October.

Elsewhere, a slight knock meant Zak Gilsenan missed out on featuring for the Republic of Ireland Under-19s in the second friendly game against Sweden in Spain.

International round-up: Big win for Clarkson but Dutch defeat for Annesley