It was a successful opening night of the November international break as our stars from Spain, England and Italy all picked up crucial wins in the UEFA Nations League.

Starting at Wembley where England had the chance to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Nations League for the first time with a victory over Croatia.

Declan Rice, who missed the previous international break, returned to Thomas Tuchel's starting line-up as England took a first-half lead through Chelsea's Morgan Rogers.

Despite beating Croatia 7-0 in last month's break, the visitors were more competitive in the return fixture, equalising through Petar Sucic following an error from Jarell Quansah.

But a Harry Kane penalty five minutes later restored the lead for the Three Lions. With 13 minutes to go, Rice was replaced by James Garner, and Ben White also got on the pitch, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold upon his return to the England squad.

England will take on Spain in Madrid for a shootout for top spot in the group after the World Cup holders defeated Czechia 2-0 in Prague.

Martin Zubimendi started in midfield for Luis de la Fuente's side, which took the lead in the 39th minute through Alex Baena's penalty. 

Mikel Merino was introduced on 66 minutes as Spain wrapped up the victory in stoppage time through fellow substitute, Marc Pubill. 

Whoever takes victory in the final group match at the Wanda Metropolitano will finish top and be seeded for the Nations League quarter-finals.

Lastly, Riccardo Calafiori played the full 90 minutes to help Italy to a huge 3-1 victory over France. 

Despite falling behind to a Michael Olise goal after just 10 minutes, Italy rallied through Pio Esposito's back-post finish. 

The Italians completed the comeback in the second half through Davide Frattesi before Esposito added his second and Italy's third through a penalty. 

The result means it's all to play for going into the final group matches. Calafiori's Italy travel to Belgium, knowing a point will secure a top-two finish.