Another win for France's U21s and Nkunku
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Christopher Nkunku helped France's Under-21s to a 2-0 win over Luxembourg in their UEFA U21 EURO qualifier in Strasbourg on Tuesday.
Having already secured their place in the final tournament, which will take place between 16-30 June in Italy and San Marino, the Tricolores registered their ninth win in as many qualifying games.
FRANCE - LUXEMBOURG: 2-0 (0-0)
UEFA U21 Championship Italy 2019 - Qualifying - Group 9
Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg
Goals: Aouar (60'), Bamba (88').
FRANCE: Bernardoni - Amian Adou, Gnagnon, Niakhaté - Ntcham (Nkunku, 80'), Diallo (c) (Ndombélé, 64') - Gélin, Aouar - Coco, M. Dembélé (Bamba, 64'), Terrier. Coach: Sylvain Ripoll.
LUXEMBOURG: Roulez - Ewert (c), Ostrowski, Hall, Heinz - Schaus (Mersch, 65'), Skenderovic, Duriatti (Bjelic, 89'), Pinto (Avdusinovic, 82') - Prudhomme, Moratovic. Coach: Manuel Cardoni.
UEFA U21 EURO Group 9 Standings
1. France / 27 points, +18 (9 matches played)
2. Slovenia / 14 points, +2 (8 matches played)
3. Kazakhstan / 10 points, -1 (9 matches played)
4. Bulgaria / 9 points, 0 (8 matches played)
5. Montenegro / 5 points, -7 (8 matches played)
6. Luxembourg / 4 points, -12 (8 matches played)