Most of the squad were in action on the grass, although some players were absent, having been given additional time off.
They were those who had been on international travel or trained throughout the break. That included, among others, Casemiro — who captained his country — and Amad, who netted a wonderful free-kick as Ivory Coast clinched their World Cup spot with a 3-0 win over Kenya.

Eight youngsters joined the group in Jacob Devaney, Tyler Fletcher, Shea Lacey, Sam Mather, Bendito Mantato, Reece Munro, Chido Obi and Jim Thwaites.
We'll get a fuller idea of team news when Ruben Amorim addresses the media on Friday.