Italy Defeats France 3-1 While Harry Kane Makes History in UEFA Nations League
Italy secured a notable 3-1 victory over France in the UEFA Nations League, while England defeated Croatia 2-1 as Harry Kane celebrated his record-breaking 126th appearance.
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Key points
- Italy defeated France 3-1 at the San Siro to top their group.
- Harry Kane scored in his record-breaking 126th appearance for England.
- Spain extended their unbeaten run to 43 matches with a 2-0 victory over Czechia.
Italy claimed an important 3-1 victory over France under the lights of the San Siro during Thursday's UEFA Nations League action. Despite some defensive mistakes, the Azzurri relied on grit, passion, and tactical changes by Roberto Mancini to secure the win, highlighted by goals from Davide Frattesi and Pio Esposito. The result pushes Italy to the top of their group as they eye a quarterfinal berth, while France remains in a solid position to advance despite the setback.
Meanwhile, at Wembley Stadium, England earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over Croatia. Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers opened the scoring before Petar Sučić equalized for Croatia. However, team captain Harry Kane marked his record-breaking 126th appearance for the national team by converting a penalty to reclaim the lead. Manager Thomas Tuchel managed a heavily rotated defensive lineup due to absences, with Lewis Hall putting in a strong performance.
Elsewhere, World Cup champions Spain extended their remarkable unbeaten streak to 43 matches with a 2-0 win over Czechia, courtesy of goals from Atlético de Madrid players Alex Baena and Marc Pubill. Spain leads their group with a perfect 15 points, setting up a high-profile clash against England at the Metropolitano.
- Italy 3, France 1: Azzurri top group after San Siro triumph.
- England 2, Croatia 1: Harry Kane scores in record-breaking 126th cap.
- Spain 2, Czechia 0: Champions extend unbeaten run to 43 matches.
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