Italy come from behind to beat France and win the UEFA Nations League

Les Bleus were leading 2-0 at half-time, but the Azzurri scored twice in the second half to secure victory

Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Pellegrini were on target for Italy, while Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe scored for France

Italy have won the UEFA Nations League after coming from behind to beat France 2-1 in the final at the San Siro.

Les Bleus were leading 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe, but the Azzurri scored twice in the second half through Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Pellegrini to secure victory.

The victory gives Italy their first major trophy since winning the 2020 European Championship, and it is a fitting reward for the progress that Roberto Mancini's side have made in recent years.

France were the better side in the first half, and they took the lead in the sixth minute when Benzema scored from the penalty spot after Theo Hernandez had been fouled by Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

Mbappe doubled the lead in the 32nd minute with a stunning goal, but Italy came out fighting in the second half and pulled a goal back through Barella in the 61st minute.

Pellegrini then equalised for Italy in the 72nd minute, and the Azzurri held on to secure a famous victory.

Italy's victory is a testament to the progress that they have made under Mancini

Mancini took over as Italy coach in 2018, and he has quickly turned the team into one of the best in the world.

Italy won the 2020 European Championship, and they have now added the UEFA Nations League to their trophy cabinet.

Mancini has instilled a winning mentality in the Italy team, and he has also given them a clear identity.

The Azzurri are now a team that is difficult to beat, and they are always a threat going forward

France will be disappointed to have lost the final, but they can still be proud of their performance

France were the better side in the first half, and they deserved to go in at half-time with a 2-0 lead.

However, Italy came out fighting in the second half, and they eventually managed to turn the game around.

France will be disappointed to have lost the final, but they can still be proud of their performance. Les Bleus are a young team with a lot of potential, and they will be back stronger next time.