Although the March International Break meant there was a reduced slate of fixtures across the EFL last weekend, players from all three divisions made their mark on the international stage and continued to do their Clubs proud.

Here, we take a look at some of the highlights from around the globe.

Thelo Aasgaard (Luton Town)- Norway

Luton Town midfielder Thelo Aasgaard had an international break to remember, as he scored and assisted on his international debut for Norway.

Aasgaard received his first senior call-up prior to the break, and was thrown straight into the starting lineup for Norway's World Championship Qualifier away in Moldova. 

Playing alongside the likes of Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland, the 22 year-old looked at home immediately. His 38th minute strike, added to his 5th minute assist, gave Aasgaard the dream start in international colours. 

Ao Tanaka (Leeds United) - Japan

Following their 2-0 victory against Bahrain, Japan became the first team to officially qualify for the 2026 World Cup Finals (excluding host nations). 

Metronomic midfielder Ao Tanaka has been pivotal for Leeds United this season and added to his fine campaign with a pair of strong displays for his country. 

Tanaka was substititued on at half-time during the game against Bahrain, whilst he played the full 90 minutes in the following game against Saudi Arabia. 

Max Crocombe (Burton Albion), Tyler Bindon (Reading) & Ben Waine (Mansfield Town) - New Zealand

Three of the more well-travelled players during the international break were Max Crocombe, Tyler Bindon and Ben Waine of Burton Albion, Reading and Mansfield Town respectively. 

Playing for New Zealand across the break, they helped their country become just the second nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals, after Japan. 

Reading defender Bindon played in both of the games and also scored in a 7-0 win against Fiji, whilst Mansfield Town striker Ben Waine featured as a late substitute. 

Meanwhile, Burton Albion goalkeeper Crocombe also played both, keeping a pair of clean sheets to secure New Zealand's first World Cup qualification since 2010. 

Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford) - Georgia

Attacking midfielder Chakvetadze has been one of the EFL's most dazzling performers this season, and continued his good form during the International break.

Having impressed for Georgia during the European Championships last summer, the 25 year-old has been a regular for his country and showed again what he can deliver. 

Across two legs, Chakvetadze scored one and assisted one as Georgia defeated Armenia 9-1 in the UEFA Nations League.

James Carragher (Wigan Athletic), Basil Tuma (Reading) - Malta

Wigan Athletic defender James Carragher made his international debut for Malta over the break, playing in both of the games against Finland and Poland. 

Qualifying through his grandparents, Carragher came up against the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Teemu Pukki over the break.

In addition to this, Reading forward Basil Tuma also featured in both games for Malta. 

The 19-year-old was a second-half substitute in the defeats at home to Finland and away to Poland. 

Ole ter Haar Romeney & Marselino Ferdinan (Oxford United) - Indonesia

Oxford United's Indonesian internationals ter Haar Romeney & Ferdinan helped keep their nation's chances of World Cup Finals qualification alive with a crucial victory against Bahrain. 

24 year-old forward ter Haar Romeney scored the only goal as Indonesia won 1-0. The Oxford attacker, who was signed from Utrecht in January, also scored in a defeat against Australia over the break, his first international goals. 

Lyle Foster (Burnley) - South Africa

Burnley forward Lyle Foster had a profitable international break, scoring for South Africa to help them edge closer to World Cup Finals qualification.

The 24 year-old opened the scoring for South Africa in a 2-0 win against Benin, extending their lead at the top of qualifying Group C to five points.