Kristoffer Ajer stunner against Portugal caps golden international break for Brentford

'Not bad for a bus stop in Hounslow': Brentford's internationals return with goals, debuts and assists

If medals were handed out for the international break, Brentford would need a bigger trophy cabinet. "A big break for Brentford," declares The Guardian's Football Daily ahead of the Bees' trip to Aston Villa, before itemising a haul that would flatter clubs several times their size.

It starts with Kristoffer Ajer, who "scored an absolute belter against Portugal". Italy, the email notes, "looked transformed as Michael Kayode finally made his long-awaited debut" — a first senior outing for his country arriving at last.

Vitaly Janelt "also made his Germany bow", with Kevin Schade also impressing during the fortnight, and Mikkel Damsgaard was described as "unplayable" for Denmark. The Danish playmaker notched both assists in the win over Wales and then followed up by scoring "a stunning free-kick against Norway".

Football Daily's summary of the collective effort doubles as the quote of the break: "Not bad for a bus stop in Hounslow."

All of which sets up the weekend's visit to Villa Park nicely. Brentford's internationals return match-sharp and, in several cases, match-winning — a stark contrast to the clubs whose breaks were wrecked by injuries, and a timely boost ahead of a demanding run. The question now is whether a fortnight of international stardom translates into Premier League points at Villa Park.