On Sunday evening Walsall wing-back Jason Demetriou was named among the starting eleven as his Cyprus side took on Belgium in the latest set of qualification matches for UEFA Euro 2016.
Demetriou, who joined the Saddlers from Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta in the summer, played the full 90 minutes and pitted himself against the likes of Eden Hazard, Marouane Fellaini, and Kevin De Bruyne as his side sought to climb up the Group B rankings and keep their slim chance of qualification alive.
The Belgians grabbed the only goal of the game with just four minutes of normal time remaining, Chelsea's Eden Hazard slotting home following a rapid counter attack. The result puts Belgium one point behind group leaders Wales with two qualification games remaining.
Jason, who was booked just after the hour mark, will fly back to the UK over the coming days and is expected to feature for the Saddlers as they host Doncaster Rovers in Sky Bet League 1 on Saturday afternoon.
The Belgians grabbed the only goal of the game with just four minutes of normal time remaining, Chelsea's Eden Hazard slotting home following a rapid counter attack. The result puts Belgium one point behind group leaders Wales with two qualification games remaining.
Jason, who was booked just after the hour mark, will fly back to the UK over the coming days and is expected to feature for the Saddlers as they host Doncaster Rovers in Sky Bet League 1 on Saturday afternoon.