Nations League roundup: Ronaldo doubles up as Portugal thrash Poland

Portugal put one foot in the final four of the Nations League as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a 3-0 win over Poland on Thursday.

The 37-year-old scored either side of half-time in Lisbon to take his international tally to 118 goals, two behind the all-time record held by Iran's Ali Daei.

Bernardo Silva added a third late on as Portugal moved top of Group A4, three points ahead of Poland with one game remaining.

Portugal will qualify for the semi-finals if they avoid defeat in their final group game at home to Croatia on Sunday.

Netherlands on the brink after win over Belgium

The Netherlands moved to the brink of qualification for the Nations League semi-finals with a 1-0 win over Belgium in Amsterdam on Thursday.

Virgil van Dijk's first-half header was enough to give the Dutch victory in a match between two of the pre-tournament favourites.

The Netherlands are now top of Group A4, two points ahead of Belgium with one game remaining.

They will qualify for the semi-finals if they avoid defeat in their final group game away to Poland on Sunday.

Spain held by Switzerland

Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in Zaragoza on Thursday in a match that saw both teams finish with 10 men.

Jordi Alba gave Spain the lead in the first half, but Silvan Widmer equalised for Switzerland after the break.

Both teams had a player sent off in the second half, with Sergio Busquets and Remo Freuler receiving red cards.

The draw leaves Spain top of Group A2, two points ahead of Portugal with one game remaining.

Spain will qualify for the semi-finals if they avoid defeat in their final group game away to Portugal on Sunday.

Italy beat England in Milan

Italy beat England 1-0 in Milan on Friday in a match that saw both teams finish with 10 men.

Giacomo Raspadori scored the only goal of the game in the first half.

Both teams had a player sent off in the second half, with Fikayo Tomori and Leonardo Bonucci receiving red cards.

The win moves Italy top of Group A3, two points ahead of Hungary with one game remaining.

Italy will qualify for the semi-finals if they avoid defeat in their final group game away to Hungary on Monday.