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.

Italy will finish first if they avoid defeat by France by two goals or more. France will finish first if they beat Italy by two goals or more. Italy beat Belgium 1-0 last Thursday thanks to a goal from Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali but France laboured to a goalless draw at home to Isreal.

Adrien Rabiot scores two headers as France beat Italy at the San Siro to overtake the Azzurri and win Group A2.