Italy made it two wins from two Uefa Nations League matches and France earned their first victory of the campaign as the second round of games continued across Europe on Monday.
Goals by Davide Fratessi and Moise Kean meant the Azzurri followed up their dazzling 3-1 triumph in Paris on Friday with a 2-1 win over Israel in Budapest.
Ousmane Dembele and Randal Kolo Muani scored as France beat Belgium 2-0 in Lyon for their first win over 90 minutes in four matches.
In-form Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored the winner as Norway beat Austria 2-1 at home, while Kosovo, Turkey, Wales, Romania and Slovenia all took three points.
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France vs Belgium: Bleus off the mark
France could have been forgiven for being a little bruised by that defeat to Italy, when they were well beaten despite going ahead after 13 seconds.
Belgium were the last team they beat in regular time, doing so in the round of 16 at Euro 2024. They repeated the trick this time through Kolo Muani’s close-range opener after 29 minutes and Dembele’s finish to make it 2-0 following a flowing move after the break.
Israel vs Italy: Azzurri perfect
After exiting Euro 2024 at the round of 16 stage, Italy’s return to form at the start of the Nations League continued with victory against an Israel side beaten 3-1 by Belgium.
Frattesi chested in Federico Dimarco’s cross for his second goal in two games after 38 minutes. Kean swept in the second with 28 minutes left before Abu Fani’s 90th-minute reply for Israel to make it 2-1.
Let’s goooooooo 
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(@Azzurri_En) September 9, 2024
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