Mancini: Italy's Job Is Not Done, They Must Win in Belgium

Italy beat France 3-1 in their Nations League match at San Siro. Michael Olise gave France the lead early in the game, taking advantage of an error by Gianluigi Donnarumma. Francesco Pio Esposito then converted Nicolò Cambiaghi's cross to level the score.

Sebastiano Esposito's missed penalty caused concern in the stands. However, Davide Frattesi put Italy 2-1 ahead. Pio Esposito converted a second penalty to make it 3-1.

Mancini spoke to RAI Sport after the match. The coach congratulated his players and said they fully deserved the win. Describing the goals they conceded as a mistake, Mancini stressed that the team stayed calm and kept playing. Italy had not beaten France at home since May 1962, which added to the importance of the victory.

Italy rose to the top of the group with ten points. They also sit first thanks to their superior goal difference over France. A single point in Belgium on Sunday would be enough to reach the quarter-finals, but Mancini does not want to settle for second place. Mancini had lost 2-0 at home to Belgium in September, when he first took charge. He said he was impressed by the progress the team has made in two months.