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Italy fight back to beat France 3-1 and move top of Nations League group

Italy fight back to beat France 3-1 and move top of Nations League group

Summary

Italy beat France 3-1 at San Siro after conceding an early goal, moving to the top of Nations League Group A1. England beat Croatia 2-1 at Wembley, with Harry Kane scoring the winner and England securing a place in the Nations League quarter-finals.

Key Facts

  • Michael Olise gave France the lead after Gianluigi Donnarumma lost possession in the 10th minute.
  • Francesco Pio Esposito equalized for Italy in the 26th minute.
  • Davide Frattesi put Italy ahead in the second half, and Esposito scored a penalty to make it 3-1.
  • Italy and France both had 10 points, but Italy led Group A1 on their head-to-head record.
  • Belgium were third in the group on nine points after beating Turkiye, who suffered a fifth straight defeat.
  • England beat Croatia 2-1 at Wembley to qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals.
  • Harry Kane scored England’s winning penalty in his record 126th appearance for the national team.
  • Kane’s goal was his 92nd for England.
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