Italy will have to get through the play-offs if they are to return to the World Cup after a goalless draw at Northern Ireland on Monday allowed Switzerland to pip them on the final day of qualifying.

Karim Benzema was forced to leave the pitch with a dead leg on Tuesday as world champions France beat Bulgaria 3-0 in their final friendly one week before beginning their Euro 2020 campaign.

Bulgaria will have to play their final European Championship qualifier against Czech Republic in an empty stadium.

Bulgaria vs England: In a statement, The English Football Association said their players "were subjected to abhorrent racist chanting" and called on UEFA to investigate immediately.

Harry Kane claimed his second international hat-trick, taking him to 25 goals in 40 England appearances.

In Sofia, Bulgaria stunned the Netherlands with two goals in the first 20 minutes, both coming from Spas Delev.

Italy are unbeaten after four opening games, having suffered their only setback in a 1-1 draw with group leaders Croatia in November.

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