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England beat Croatia, reach Nations League quarters as Italy beat Zidane's France

England beat Croatia, reach Nations League quarters as Italy beat Zidane's France

England reach Nations League quarters as Italy beat Zidane's France

England secured their place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday, while Zinedine Zidane suffered his first defeat as France coach as his side lost away to Italy.

Harry Kane marked his record-breaking 126th appearance for England by scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot at Wembley, taking his international tally to 92 goals.

Morgan Rogers put England ahead in the first half before a mistake by Jarell Quansah allowed Petar Sucic to equalise for Croatia on the hour mark.

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England regained the lead when Ivan Smolcic wrestled Quansah to the ground at a corner, with Kane converting the resulting penalty after a VAR review.

Thomas Tuchel's side moved to 12 points from five matches in Group A3, ensuring they will go through to the quarter-finals next March.

"Good win. We wanted this win desperately and I think we deserved it," Tuchel told ITV.

"We got the job done and it was important because it was a special occasion for Harry and he scored the winner, so perfect evening."

Spain top the section on 15 points after a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in Prague, their fifth straight victory in the competition.

In brief

England secured their place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday, while Zinedine Zidane suffered his first defeat as France coach as his side lost away to Italy. Morgan Rogers put England ahead in the first half before a mistake by Jarell Quansah allowed Petar Sucic to equalise for Croatia on the hour mark.

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