Uefa Nations League: France fight back against Germany while Wales beat Republic of Ireland
Re-live the action from tonight's fixtures in Dublin and Paris
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Antoine Griezmann scored twice in the second half as world champions France came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their Nations League clash and increase the pressure on Joachim Low.
Germany looked to have produced the required response from a 3-0 defeat in Holland on Saturday, which left them in danger of relegation, as Toni Kroos slotted in a penalty just before the break.
Les Bleus, though, regrouped following the restart, as Griezmann equalised just after the hour with a well-taken looping header.
The Atletico Madrid frontman then kept his cool to convert from the spot with 10 minutes left following a somewhat controversial penalty.
It was a sixth defeat in the past 10 games for Low's squad, who crashed out of the group stages at the World Cup in Russia and remain bottom of their Nations League table with just one point from three matches.
France, meanwhile, look set to progress as winners of Group One, now they are four points clear of Holland.
Elsewhere, Harry Wilson curled home a stunning free-kick as Ryan Giggs' Welsh understudies made light of the absence of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey to deepen the Republic of Ireland's woes.
The Derby winger left keeper Darren Randolph rooted to the spot as his 58th-minute strike secured a 1-0 Nations League victory for Wales.
The result piled the pressure on Ireland boss Martin O'Neill amid boos on the final whistle at the Aviva Stadium.
Re-live the action below:
Ireland 0-1 Wales, 80 minutes
Wales are the side looking more likely to score at the Aviva Stadium.
They are preparing to bring on the experienced Chris Gunter to help shore up the game.
Ireland 0-1 Wales, 81 minutes
Harry Wilson has had an excellent second half and he wins another corner for his team.
France 2-1 Germany, 85 minutes
Kylian Mbappe gets a deserved ovation as he makes his way off. He was France's best player tonight.
Ousmane Dembele comes on.
Ireland 0-1 Wales, 84 minutes
Harry Wilson is similarly lauded by the away fans as Chris Gunter takes his place.
A superb performance and a wonderful goal.
France 2-1 Germany, 87 minutes
Thomas Muller, one of Germany's great scorers, is on for Serge Gnabry.
Can he find a late leveller?
Ireland 0-1 Wales, 87 minutes
Andy King is another experienced head for Ryan Giggs to bring on. David Brooks is the man removed.
France 2-1 Germany, 90 minutes
Germany have the ball but can't force an opening.
Three minutes additional time all France have to survive. Antoine Griezmann looks to be the match-winner, and Didier Deschamps gives him a chance for a show of thanks from the crowd.
Tanguy Ndombele of Lyon comes on.
Ireland 0-1 Wales, 90 minutes
Stoppage time in Dublin: Four minutes.
France 2-1 Germany, 90 + 3 minutes
Steven Nzonzi replaces N'Golo Kante for France.
Surely Germany's final chance is a Toni Kroos free kick. He'll cross...
Mats Hummels earns a corner.
FRANCE COME FROM BEHIND TO BEAT GERMANY 2-1 COURTESY OF AN ANTOINE GRIEZMANN BRACE.
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