England reach Nations League quarters as Kane scores winner, Italy hand Zidane first France defeat
PARIS, Nov 13 — England secured their place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Croa...
Paris, November 13 — England advanced to the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Croatia, while France suffered their first loss under Zinedine Zidane after a 3-1 defeat to Italy. Harry Kane scored the decisive penalty for England at Wembley, bringing his international goal tally to 92. Morgan Rogers gave England the lead in the first half, but Croatia equalized through Petar Sucic at the hour mark.
Ivan Smolcic and Kane's penalty secured the win for England, who now have 12 points from five group matches. Spain topped Group A2 with a 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic, extending their unbeaten run to 44 competitive matches and securing a showdown with England in Madrid. Italy defeated France 3-1 in Milan, moving above France in Group A1 on head-to-head record. Belgium defeated Turkey 2-1 in Izmir, ending a five-game losing streak.
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