France and Italy qualified for the quarterfinal stage of the revamped Nations League on Thursday as England got its revenge on Greece ahead of the imminent arrival of Thomas Tuchel as coach. France drew 0-0 with Israel in a match requiring a high-security operation in and around Paris,

Italy ensured qualification for the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a victory over Belgium on Thursday that also guaranteed France a place in the last-eight despite a lackluster display in a scoreless draw with Israel under tight security in Paris.

Italy and France booked their places in the Nations League quarter-finals with a game to spare.The Azzurri beat Belgium 1-0 with Sandro Tonali scoring his first international goal.The Newcastle midfielder netted from six yards from Giovanni di Lorenzo's pass in Brussels.