The Euro 2012 Qualifying stage drew to a close on Tuesday night with plenty of Everton players in action on the international stage. I'll start the round-up, though, with Monday night's game.Ross Barkley started for England U21s as they won 1-2 in Norway. Barkley assisted the young Lions' second goal - scored by Jordan Henderson. Jack Rodwell missed out due to a groin injury sustained in training.
Marouane Fellaini scored for Belgium on Tuesday night, although their 3-1 loss at the hands of Germany means that they have failed to qualify for next year's tournament. Which is probably a good thing for Everton. Nice one, Belgium.
Apostolos Vellios recovered from a foot injury to come off the bench for Greece U21s and score their third goal in a 1-3 victory over Belarus.
Ján Mucha's Slovakia will also not be competing in Poland/Ukraine. The Everton back-up keeper played in his side's final group game, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Macedonia, as Slovakia finished 4th in Group B.
Seamus Coleman was an unused substitute for the Republic of Ireland who beat Armenia 2-1 to finish 2nd in Group B and claim a play-off place.
Diniyar Bilyaletdinov scored for Russia in their 6-0 thrashing of Andorra. The Everton man entered the fray after 72 minutes and added Russia's 6th goal on 78 minutes. Russia topped their group and are safely through to Euro 2012.
Shane Duffy was another Everton goalscorer tonight. The Scunthorpe loanee scored Ireland U21s' fourth goal in their 1-4 win over Liechtenstein U21s.
Joseph Yobo played in Nigeria's 0-0 friendly draw with Ghana. It was Nigeria's first match since their failure to qualify for the African Cup of Nations.
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