The article previews a busy evening of Nations League football, with five 7.45pm BST matches: Belgium v France, Northern Ireland v Hungary, Turkey v Italy, Sweden v Poland, and Romania v Bosnia and Herzegovina. It describes the competition as a welcome change from some past international fixtures and highlights Belgium v France as a standout game.

Belgium beat Italy 2-0 in Mark van Bommel’s first match in charge, while France will be without Kylian Mbappé, who injured his left knee against Turkey. Northern Ireland arrive after Shea Charles scored a dramatic 99th-minute winner against Georgia; Hungary, beaten by Ukraine, will be looking to respond. Turkey v Italy also reunites managers Vincenzo Montella and Roberto Mancini, former Sampdoria team-mates, as Italy seek to improve after their loss to Belgium.