Midfielder Exequiel Palacios became the first Town player to represent Argentina overnight as the Albiceleste thrashed Bolivia 4-0 in a friendly in Cordoba.

Palacios played the first 81 minutes and assisted the second goal scored by Nico Paz with an inch-perfect pass as Lionel Scaloni’s side romped to victory. The 27-year-old was winning his 42nd full cap.

Further matches with Burkina Faso and Benin in Buenos Aires follow on Saturday and Tuesday of next week respectively. The latter will see Lionel Messi join the squad to play his final game in international football.

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