Donyell Malen bagged a brace as the Netherlands recorded an emphatic 8-0 victory over Malta to continue their perfect start to FIFA World Cup qualification.
Aston Villa’s attacking midfielder stepped off the bench in the 72nd minute and duly made an immediate impact, finding the net shortly after his introduction.
Malen claimed an assist soon afterwards for the hosts’ sixth goal, before grabbing his second of the night in the 80th minute courtesy of a neat turn and finish.
It ensured three goal contributions in a devastating eight-minute spell for the substitute, leaving the Netherlands on six points from two matches in Group C.
The Oranje now sit level with Poland after they fell to a 2-1 reverse against Finland on Tuesday night.
Matty Cash completed 90 minutes in Helsinki as the hosts claimed all three points in their World Cup qualifier, ending Poland’s 100 per cent start to the campaign.
Morgan Rogers was a second-half substitute as England succumbed to a 3-1 friendly defeat against Senegal.
Villa’s attacking midfielder was introduced in the 59th minute at The City Ground, while Ezri Konsa remained an unused substitute.
Kosta Nedeljković also remained on the bench as Serbia registered a 3-0 victory over Andorra.
The win leaves Serbia on four points from their opening two matches in Group K.
Joe Gauci was an unused substitute as Australia came from behind to secure World Cup qualification with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia.
The Socceroos secured second place in third round qualifying Group C to clinch their spot at a sixth successive World Cup.
Congratulations, Joe!
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