Italy Beat France 3-1 at San Siro

Italy beat France 3-1 at San Siro in Nations League Group A. The home side started poorly and fell behind in the first 10 minutes, when Michael Olise took advantage of a mistake by Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Francesco Pio Esposito equalised. After Sebastiano Esposito missed a penalty, a penalty taken by Davide Frattesi and Pio Esposito turned the match in Italy's favour. Italy beat France at home for the first time since 1962.

Defender Giorgio Scalvini spoke to Sky Sport Italia after the match. Scalvini said head coach Roberto Mancini had told the players before the game that these were nights that would be remembered when they grew old. The player said France were a very strong and fast team and stressed the importance of taking control in the second half.

Italy top the Nations League Group A table with 10 points. Level on points with France, Italy are ahead on head-to-head record. A single point away to Belgium on Sunday would be enough to reach the quarter-finals. Even so, the Italians are aiming to finish first in the group. That goal gained more importance after their 2-0 home defeat to France in September.