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Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the Nations League, as Italy go for a third straight victory against Belgium.

It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

The Azzurri have a perfect record so far in the Nations League, beating France 3-1 and Israel 2-1 both away from home.

Belgium sit joint second with Les Bleus on three points, but have lost their last three meetings with the Nazionale.

That’s all for the Liveblog, check the main site for more post-match coverage. We will see you on Monday for Italy vs. Israel.

Niccolo' Pisilli

“It’s a dream come true, being able to make my debut for Italy is a childhood dream and to do it in Rome is even more incredible, as I had family and friends in the stands.

“It was a delicate moment of the match, I am glad to have helped us take home the point. It is a very high level here and I am trying to learn as much as I can from everyone.

“Lorenzo was disappointed by everything that happened, but he is a great player and this one incident doesn’t change what he can give or the man he is.”

Andrea Cambiaso

“It’s a real pity, as the first 40 minutes were great and I think it would’ve been a very different game with 11 against 11.

“We did many good things, so we must always see the glass half-full. I was afraid I might be offside on the goal, so I was very happy!

“Even down to 10 men, we sacrificed ourselves and for the attitude I think we deserved more than a point.”

Nations League group

Italy 7 points

France 6

Belgium 4

Israel 0

FT: Italy 2-2 Belgium

Cambiaso 1 (I), Retegui 24 (I), De Cuyper 42 (B), Trossard 61 (B)

Sent off: Pellegrini 38 (I)

96'

Pisilli booked for stopping a counter-attack after Bastoni’s quick free kick fails to find Udogie.

94'

That corner was going to Faes too, this time Di Lorenzo gets in front and blocks him off.

93'

At least Italy are clearing the Belgium corners now rather than just letting Faes head them all.

FT: Israel 1-4 France

France go up to 6 points.

92'

Cambiaso free kick goes past everyone.

91'

Tielemans should be booked for a tackle on Udogie and isn’t.

90'

Donnarumma booked for time-wasting, we enter 6 minutes of stoppages.

89'

Bellanova on, Frattesi off.

89'

Hmm. Might be an elbow. Might be a hip from Faes. Probably a hip.

Someone is booked on the Italy bench.

88'
Italy chance - and complaints!

What happened there? Belgium error, Frattesi shot deflected into the arms of the goalkeeper, Italy insist off a hand!

Israel 1-4 France

Bradley Barcola

87'

Fofana and Ngonge of Napoli on

Doku and Openda off.

86'

Doku cuts inside down the left, flashes a ball across the face of goal, but nobody can tap in!

87'
Israel 1-3 France

Matteo Guendouzi on target.

84'

Frattesi is visibly exhausted. He’s been a midfielder, an attacker and a defender tonight. Often at the same time.

83'

We shouldn’t point this out, but if Italy lose and France win, then all 3 teams will be on 6 points.

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