Nations League round-up: De Bruyne inspires Belgium, Italy claim draw in France

Kevin De Bruyne produced a vintage display to inspire Belgium to a 3-0 win over Turkey in the Nations League. Former Manchester City playmaker De Bruyne opened the scoring after nine minutes with a fine low finish before he added an explosive second in the 59th minute when he sumptuously curled into the top corner from range. Romelu Lukaku rounded off the scoring with 14 minutes left to move Belgium up to second and one point behind leaders France in Group One of Nations League A. Zinedine Zidane watched France drop points at home to Italy in a 1-1 draw at Stade de France. Michael Olise followed up his wonderful strike against Belgium with an exceptional free-kick off the crossbar after 55 minutes, but Italy replied 13 minutes later. Read more 'It's not going to be a friendly' — Heimir Hallgrimsson braced for Israeli backlash but buoyed by Irish support Lucas da Cunha was caught on the ball by a rampaging Alessandro Bastoni, who finished like a forward before France ended with 10 men after Dayot Upamecano received a second yellow card. In Group Two of Nations League B, Northern Ireland recorded an impressive 3-0 win in an away tie with Ukraine, while Liverpool full-back Milos Kerkez scored the only goal in the other group tie to earn Hungary a 1-0 win over Georgia. Edin Dzeko brought the curtain down on a wonderful international career during Bosnia and Herzegovina's 1-1 draw with Sweden. Read more Israel turmoil deepens with injuries, criticism and vow to 'silence' Ireland Dzeko was withdrawn after 63 minutes of his 152nd appearance for his country with Bosnia trailing after Viktor Gyokeres scored two minutes earlier, but Kerim Alajbegovic ensured the spoils would be shared with an 80th-minute effort. In the other Group Four match in Nations League B, Poland thumped Romania by a 6-0 scoreline with Robert Lewandowki hitting a hat-trick after Radu Dragusin, on loan at Fiorentina from Tottenham, was sent off in the 22nd minute for Romania.