But out of nowhere Belgium almost retake the lead with a moment of brilliance from Kevin de Bruyne, who thumps a rising strike that Hugo Lloris does superbly to tip over.

If anyone is going to win this now it is France unless Belgium can find a way to start playing again.

Once more, France come forward as Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe combine but the latter's square ball inside the box is cut out.

It has been a shocking second half by Belgium and Roberto Martinez responds by making a change as Hans Vanaken comes on for Youri Tielemans.

And the penalty is awarded!

BIG chance now for France. Up steps Kylian Mbappe...

Oooh, a nervous moment for Belgium as Antoine Griezmann appears to be fouled inside the box.

Nothing is given initially but VAR takes a look. The referee goes to look at the pitchside monitor...

All over in Celje. England Under-21s drop to third albeit they have a game in hand over Albania and the Czech Republic, who lead Group G.

Emile Smith Rowe had a late chance to win it but the hosts probably deserved their point.

France come forward again as Karim Benzema passes to Antoine Griezmann but a bad first touch by the forward and the opportunity is gone.

Passing the hour mark and Belgium just have not going in this half. They are hanging on a little bit but you feel France need to get a goal back in the next 10 minutes to have a chance of completing a comeback.

Huge chance for France!

Kylian Mbappe breezes past two defenders on the right and puts a ball on a plate for Antoine Griezmann but he fires wide from close range.

Roberto Martinez is right on the edge of his technical area, urging his defenders to push up. Belgium are struggling with to deal with a France side now playing much higher up the pitch.

Belgium have been a bit complacent so far this half and France are having the better of the ball as Paul Pogba gets caught by Axel Witsel as he shoots, the ball deflects through to Antoine Griezmann but he is offside.

Another opportunity for Paul Pogba, this time he rises to meet a free kick into the box but sends his header over the bar.

France are pressing high and forcing mistakes from Belgium at the moment.

Paul Pogba pounces on a wayward Kevin de Bruyne pass and the Manchester United midfielder moves into space before having a go from distance. He hits it with plenty of power but not accuracy but a positive start to the second half by France.

Two goals in three minutes put Belgium in control at the end of the first half. Will they see this out comfortably or will France find a response?

The second half is up and running.

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Both the final and the third-place play-off take place on Sunday.

At the moment, it is looking like a tasty evening kick off between Spain and Belgium.

10 October: Third-place play-off (Allianz Stadium - 2pm BST)

10 October: Nations League final (San Siro - 7.45pm BST)