Croatia are unbeaten in any home qualifying game stretching back to 2013 so this was never going to be a day where Daniel James was going to get to show off his full attacking ability.

Kaan Ayhan headed the opener in for Turkey and Roma winger Cengiz Under, an influential presence from both set-pieces and open play, gave the hosts a 2-0 lead which they protected.

First-half goals from Kaan Ayhan and the impressive Cengiz Under were enough to earn Turkey a first ever win over France and a three-point lead as the visitors failed to have a shot on target.

Manchester United have agreed a deal worth £18million for Swansea's 21-year-old winger, who will join one of the world's biggest clubs after only one full season of senior football.

Didier Deschamps insists that France will move on quickly from their 2-0 humbling in Turkey last week as they prepare to face Andorra with a training session on Monday evening.

The fresh design of the 'renaissance' kit, created by Puma, is inspired by a jersey the Azzurri once wore all the way back in 1954, when the side of old managed to beat Argentina 2-0.

France coach Didier Deschamps has shrugged off talk of revenge ahead of his side's potentially crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Group H rivals Turkey.

We've had several days of international games, with a few shocks, lots of goals, and plenty of action to digest. Sportsmail runs you through everything we learned this week.

A day after qualifying for Euro 2020, the whole squad suited up to visit Pope Francis, presenting him a personalised Italy football shirt, with Francis' actual surname 'Bergoglio' on the back.

Roberto Mancini has extended his contract as Italy boss until 2022 after sealing qualifcation for Euro 2020. The former Man City boss will remain in charge until the Qatar World Cup in 2022.

France and Portugal are among a number of teams who can book their spot at Euro 2020 next summer on a busy night of qualifying action across the continent. Follow all the action as it happens.

Turkey players celebrated Ayhan's far-post header with a military salute despite UEFA launching an investigation into a similar celebration during Friday's 1-0 win against Albania.

CRAIG HOPE AT STADE DE GENEVE: Republic of Ireland will have to beat Denmark in Dublin next month if they are to avoid the Euro 2020 playoffs after another uninspiring night here in Switzerland.

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has refused to rule out handing Euro 2020 call ups to Gianluigi Buffon and Daniele de Rossi despite the pair not featuring in the Azzurri's qualification campaign.

Italy continued their renaissance as they cruised to an impressive 3-0 win away to Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday night and made it nine wins out of nine in Euro 2020 Group J.

Gareth Bale risked further upsetting the Real Madrid hierarchy as he danced with a Welsh flag bearing the lyrics to the song 'Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order'.

Sanchez is currently on loan at Inter Milan from Manchester United but has struggled to make much of an impact in Italy amid recurring injury issues. He has played just 15 matches this season.

A shock transfer to struggling West Ham, and a return to London two-and-a-half years on from leaving Arsenal, may be the lifeline Sanchez needs to salvage his career.

Javier Hernandez says his experience at Manchester United was 'bittersweet' as he tried to balance enjoying the journey and not getting overwhelmed.

After impressing under Harry Redknapp at Upton Park, Ferguson called the then 33-year-old on Christmas Day in 2001 about a move to United - much to the shock of the Italian maverick.

Kieran Maguire , a university lecturer on football finance, has detailed exactly how much each club currently owe on players they have bought, with United a massive £85.6m in front of the rest.

David Moyes has revealed that he will always regret leaving Everton for Manchester United. After eleven years at Goodison Park, Moyes was appointed as United manager in 2013.

The Frenchman recently responded to one of his most vocal critics in an interview with United's podcast where he claimed: 'I didn't even know who he [Souness] was.'

The 56-year-old endured a torrid spell at United during the 2013-14 season, seeing the reputation he had built during 11-year tenure at Everton tarnished over the course of nine months.

Newcastle United are closing in on a major deal that could see them topping the table for the wealthiest owners in the Premier League. Sportsmail analyses the league's rich list.

West Ham have announced that their planned pre-season tournament in Australia, which was also due to feature Crystal Palace, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jesse Lingard is making sure to stay fit despite the lockdown due to coronavirus, as he was spotted out for a run with his friend and former team-mate Ravel Morrison.

Manchester United academy starlet Omari Forson is set to sign his first professional contract at Old Trafford, despite growing interest from other clubs such as Arsenal

West Ham boss David Moyes is keen to freshen up his squad, and although he wants Rice to be part of it, knows he needs funds to reboot hi struggling side, according to the Sun.

Patrice Evra, the former Manchester United full-back, has now offered his prayers to those affected, posting an image of himself on Instagram in front of what appears to be a shrine.

JOE CALZAGHE: This is one of those fights where you can be winning for 11½ rounds and then the other guy lands one shot. That's what makes Saturday night's fight really exciting.

JEFF POWELL IN LAS VEGAS: In his seventh round stoppage of reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury delivered arguably the greatest overseas display.

COMMENT BY MARTIN SAMUEL: It's known as the Brawn Drain. The depressingly predictable exit of the best rugby talent from the Pacific Islands to the biggest, richest nations.

From Christian Coleman winning 100m gold to Dina Asher-Smith picking up Great Britain's first-ever medal in a women's sprint event, each individual achievement has been undermined in Qatar.

Allyson, 33, said she is 'humbled' after breaking the world record for the most titles after winning her 12th gold. She was previously tied with now-retired Usain Bolt when they both had 11 titles.

Riyad Mahrez has pulled-out of the Algeria squad ahead of their African Cup of Nations clash with Botswana on Monday. He assisted in the 5-0 thrashing of Zambia, has not travelled to Botswana

Instantly naming Mahrez as the best current Arab player in the world, former City midfielder Nasri admitted he had reached his verdict 'because (Mahrez) is Algerian and I like his style of play.'

BUMBLE AT THE TEST: On the face of it, England selected a very disjointed side: five seamers, no spinner and a part-time wicketkeeper. I suspect this selection was driven by stats of previous Tests.

Marcus Rashford has won the Premier League Player of the Month award for his superb performances in January. The Manchester United striker has been rejuvenated under boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Roma are considering a summer move for Alexis Sanchez as Manchester United look to offload the Chilean winger at the end of the season, according to Sky Sports.

All games for the under-23 competitions and below have been terminated for the rest of the season, with a means of determining final standings still to be announced.

When the Class of 92 graduated at Old Trafford, it signalled the start of something special not only for Premier League giants Manchester United, but for English football too.

Manchester United are readying themselves for all possibilities once football is able to finally return amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the dawning realisation that fans may not be present until 2021.

Dimitar Berbatov believes Harry Kane should follow in his footsteps and swap Tottenham for Manchester United this summer for the good of his career. The Bulgarian made the same move back in 2008.

Paul Pogba has struggled to settle at United since his £89million return from Juventus in 2016 and has been been linked with moves to Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain as well as a Juve return.

Rojo, currently on loan at Argentine club Estudiantes, was filmed smoking and playing cards with friends by his brother Franco, who then uploaded the clip into his Instagram account.

According to Tutto Mercato, Manchester United scouts have attended four of Juventus' Champions League fixtures this season to run the rule over midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

Alexis Sanchez is currently on loan at Inter Milan after struggling to adapt to life at Manchester United. Sanchez's future at Old Trafford is uncertain, but he is reportedly keen on a move back to Chile.

Manchester United are now reportedly the front runners to sign Joe Hugill from Sunderland, according to The Sun. The 16-year-old striker has impressed in the Black Cats' youth system.

Rojo, who is on loan at Estudiantes until the end of the season, was seen playing poker and smoking with friends in a video posted on social media and later deleted by his brother Franco.