Italy will learn which nation they will face in the Nations League quarter-final on Friday after finishing the group stages in second place following Sunday evening’s 3-1 loss at home to France in

Here is who Italy could play in the Nations League quarter-finals, depending on their eventual group stage finish, If Italy win the Group: Netherlands, Croatia, Poland or Scotland, Denmark or Serbia. If Italy finish second: Portugal, Germany or Spain.

Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez grabbed goals before Merino was subbed off with 10 minutes to play, but soon after Raya was beaten when a loose backpass allowed Gustav Isaksen to pull one back, but the holders hung on to move one step closer to retaining their crown.