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Italy seal dominant win over France as Kane sets England appearance record

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In Milan, Italy rallied after conceding an early goal to Michael Olise, relying on a brace from Francesco Pio Esposito and a strike from Davide Frattesi to beat France 3-1. In England's 2-1 victory over Croatia, Harry Kane scored a second-half penalty to mark a historic personal achievement. Elsewhere, Spain earned a 2-0 victory against the Czech Republic to keep themselves three points clear of England in Group 3 of League A.

Key points

  • Harry Kane is now England's all-time appearance record holder after scoring from the pena…: Harry Kane is now England's all-time appearance record holder after scoring from the penalty spot.
  • Italy secured an impressive comeback victory over France to take three Nations League poi…: Italy secured an impressive comeback victory over France to take three Nations League points.
  • Spain preserved their three-point lead over England in Group 3 ahead of their match on Su…: Spain preserved their three-point lead over England in Group 3 ahead of their match on Sunday.

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MILAN, Nov 12 : Italy produced a dominant performance to beat France 3-1 on in the Nations League on Thursday as Harry Kane set the record for England appearances in a 2-1 victory over Croatia.

Michael Olise gave France the lead in Milan, but a double from Francesco Pio Esposito and one from Davide Frattesi secured a deserved win for the Italians.

Kane converted a second-half penalty to ensure it was a happy occasion as he earned his 126th cap, surpassing Peter Shilton's total of 125.

World champions Spain won 2-0 in the Czech Republic to stay top of Group 3 in League A, three points ahead of England before they meet on Sunday.

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