International Round-Up

Last updated : 02 April 2009 By Tom Vickers
There were just three Villans in action across the world on Wednesday night but it was a 100 per cent appearance to wins ratio as Gareth Barry, Stiliyan Petrov and John Carew all played their part in victories.

Midfield lynchpin Barry had every reason to be pleased with his 90 minute display in England's crucial win against Ukraine at Wembley.

Chelsea defender John Terry scored the winner with just five minutes remaining to maintain The Three Lions' perfect Group Six record.

Peter Crouch had opened the scoring for England, only to see former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko equalise on the 74 minute mark.

Bulgaria midfielder Petrov was on the right side of a 2-0 win as his nation defeated Cyprus.

The Villa star didn't manage to register but played the full 90 minutes just as he did on Saturday night as Bulgaria claimed a good point against Republic of Ireland at Croke Park.

Norway were in friendly action against Finland in Oslo, meaning Carew had the chance to show his mettle.

The big striker set up the opening goal for the hosts, who stumbled to a morale boosting 3-2 win thanks to a last minute goal from Blackburn winger Morten Gamst Pedersen.

Barry, Petrov and Carew will all be hoping that their winning runs continue as they don their club colours for the game against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.