Adrien Rabiot fired France to first place in Nations League Group A2 with a headed brace in Sunday's 3-1 win over Italy at the San Siro.

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.

France took revenge for their 3-1 defeat to Italy at the Parc des Princes in September, beating the Nazionale 3-1 at the San Siro to top their UEFA Nations League group on goal difference.Digne –

Adrien Rabiot and Lucas Digne combined perfectly to celebrate their 50th international caps to give France a 3-1 away win against Italy in the Nations League Group A2 decider as they finished top of the table on Sunday.

France clinched the top position in Nations League Group A2 by defeating Italy 3-1, thanks to Rabiot and Dignes outstanding performances.

Two European heavyweights go head-to-head in Milan with top spot in Nations League group A2 on the line. Italy and France have already secured progress to the quarter-finals but both teams will be targeting a statement result as they continue to build towards the 2026 World Cup.

France secured top spot in Nations League Group A2 as they beat Italy 3-1 thanks in large part to the efforts of Adrien Rabiot and Lucas Digne .

France leapfrogged Italy to claim top spot in Group A2 with a superb 3-1 UEFA Nations League (UNL) victory at the San Siro, extending their unbeaten away run against the Azzurri to six games.

Adrien Rabiot scored a brace to help France beat Italy 3-1 and finish top of their group above Italy, while England defeated the Republic of Ireland 5-0 to secure their return to League A.