England Secures Nations League Promotion with 5-0 Victory

In a commanding 5-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland, England secured promotion to the A-League of the Nations League, with interim coach Lee Carsley overseeing a successful farewell. Harry Kane's penalty, following a red card for Liam Scales, marked his 69th international goal and set the tone for England's dominance, as Anthony Gordon and Conor Gallagher quickly added to the scoreline with their first international goals. Jarrod Bowen and debutant Taylor Harwood-Bellis also netted, highlighting the newfound depth in the squad. Meanwhile, France clinched top spot in Group A2 with a 3-1 win against Italy, where Adrien Rabiot scored twice and a free-kick led to an own goal by Italy's goalkeeper. Belgium narrowly avoided relegation despite a 1-0 loss to Israel, further complicating their campaign under coach Domenico Tedesco. The results from these matches emphasize England's resurgence and France's continued strength ahead of upcoming tournaments.