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WCQ - UEFA Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 6 | +13 | 15 |
| 2 | Slovakia | 6 | -2 | 12 |
| 3 | Northern Ireland | 6 | +1 | 9 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 6 | -12 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Price | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| Justin Devenny | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| Trai Hume | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Devenny | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| Isaac Price | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| Paddy McNair | 0 | 7 | 0 |