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Croatia, Netherlands into Nations League semi-finals as France survive relegation

Dejan Lovren scored as Croatia beat Austria 3-1 to progress to the Nations League semi-finals

LONDON – Croatia and the Netherlands booked their places in the last four of the Nations League as holders France needed a favour to avoid relegation from the top tier on Sunday.

Les Bleus lost 2-0 in Denmark to finish with just one win from their six group games, but Croatia’s 3-1 win at Austria saved the world champions from the drop.

Didier Deschamps will be hoping to have a number of key men back from injury by the time France’s defence of the World Cup begins against Australia on November 22.

“It was a young French team, which for the most part does not yet have experience of the highest level,” said Deschamps.

“Tonight is a dose of…

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