France closed 2024 with an unexpected recovery in the UEFA Nations League which was completed by a 3-1 win away at Italy on Sunday. Adrien Rabiot scored a headed goal in each half as Lucas Digne excelled with a role in each of the three French goals as Didier Deschamps' men edged the Azzurri in goal difference in Milan.

The victory ensured France will be seeded in the quarter-finals draw of Nations League as they seem to have put their disappointing Euro 2024 campaign behind them

Adrien Rabiot and Lucas Digne combined perfectly to celebrate their 50th international caps to give France a 3-1 away win against Italy in the Nations League Group A2 decider as they finished top of the table on Sunday.

Italy host France at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on Sunday, Nov. 17. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. CET local time in Italy, making it a 7:45 p.m. GMT start in the UK, a 2:45 p.m. ET or 11:45 a.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 6:45 a.m. AEDT start on Monday, Nov. 18 in Australia.

Adrien Rabiot fired France to first place in Nations League Group A2 with a headed brace in Sunday's 3-1 win over Italy at the San Siro.

Didier Deschamps’ side were also helped by a Guglielmo Vicario own goal in a convincing performance without skipper Kylian Mbappe.

Adrien Rabiot's double secured France a 3-1 win over Italy to top their UEFA Nations League group, as England thrashed Ireland 5-0 to seal a League A return.

Adrien Rabiot scored a brace to help France beat Italy 3-1 and finish top of their group above Italy, while England defeated the Republic of Ireland 5-0 to secure their return to League A.

Andrea Cambiaso believes Italy had done enough to get top spot in the Nations League against France and they must ‘continue along this path.’It was another nightmare start against Les Bleus,