Twelve members of Mauricio Pochettino's first-team squad have been called up to represent their respective countries – and there is plenty to play for ahead of a summer that contains a European Championship and a Copa America.

We have rounded-up the Chelsea players who will be away on international duty and have outlined when and where they will be in action (all times UK)...

Euro 2024 Qualifying

Ukraine

Mykhailo Mudryk - Our No.10 could twice be in action in the days ahead as Ukraine bid to reach their fourth Euros.

A play-off semi-final between Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina takes place on Thursday 21 March at 7.45pm. The victor will face either Israel or Iceland in the final on Tuesday 26 March to earn a spot in Germany.

Friendlies

Argentina

Enzo Fernandez – With this summer’s Copa America fast approaching, reigning champions Argentina will hope to be in the best shape possible as they look to defend their crown.

Enzo could potentially be involved against El Salvador at midnight on Saturday 23 March before facing off with Costa Rica at 2.50am on Wednesday 27 March. The back-to-back exhibition matches take place in the USA.

Ecuador

Moises Caicedo – Also heading Stateside is Caicedo, with the midfielder’s national side similarly looking to prepare for the Copa America.

On Friday 22 March at 12.30am, Ecuador will be in action against Guatemala. They then play Italy at 8pm on Sunday 24 March to close their international break.

England

Ben Chilwell, Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher – The Blues trio will take part in a double bill of warm-up matches as the Three Lions look to build to a successful Euro 2024 later this year.

The first of two matches taking place at Wembley Stadium is against Brazil on Saturday 23 March at 7pm. That is followed by a contest against Belgium on Tuesday 26 March at 7.45pm.

Serbia

Djordje Petrovic – With Serbia also preparing for the Euros, our shot-stopper will have two warm-up games to look forward to against Russia on Thursday 21 March at 5pm and Crypus on Monday 25 March also at 5pm.

Senegal

Nicolas Jackson – Following an enthralling Africa Cup of Nations tournament over the winter, action on the continent returns in the form of friendlies.

Jackson’s Senegal will take on Gabon on Friday 22 March at 7.30pm followed by a match against Benin on Tuesday 26 March at 7.30pm – both of which take place in France.

Spain

Marc Cucurella – The full-back has performed well since returning from injury and marked his second game back with a goal against Leicester City.

Cucurella will be hoping to add to his solitary cap when Spain take on Colombia (Friday 22 March, 8.30pm) and Brazil (Tuesday 26 March 8.30pm).

2025 European Under-21 Championship qualifying

England Under-21s

Carney Chukwuemeka, Noni Madueke – Defending champions England have two qualifiers for the next Under-21 Euros, travelling to Azerbaijan for a 12noon kick-off on Friday 22 March before hosting Luxembourg at Bolton’s Toughsheet Stadium at 7.45pm on Tuesday 26 March.

Italy Under-21s

Cesare Casadei – A double header of qualification action for the Under-21 Euros sees Italy take on Latvia (Friday 22 March, 5.15pm) and Turkey (Tuesday 26 March, 5.15pm) as they hope to climb their group and secure their place in the next year’s prestigious youth tournament.

Other age groups

France Under-23s

Malo Gusto – The full-back will have two warm-up games over the next fortnight as France’s Under-23s prepare for the Olympic games in the summer.

With both games taking place on home soil, Gusto could potentially be involved against Ivory Coast on Friday 22 March at 5.30pm and the USA on Monday 25 March at 8.15pm.