Lionel Messi was at the focus and thrust of Argentina as he wrote himself into World Cup record books in their 2-0 win over Austria - as excellent Enzo Fernandez shows what Chelsea could soon be missing, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT: The numbers reveal an extraordinary consistency. It's 18 goals in 28 World Cup outings, now. He becomes the third player in World Cup history to score in six consecutive games.