World champions Italy beat France 1 - 0 in Nice to regain Group I spot . England are held 1 - 0 in Montenegro as the Balkan region loses grip on Group . Mario Balotelli continued his recent hot streak by scoring both goals in a 2-0 win in Malta , to keep Italy -- who have a game in hand -- three points clear of second-placed Group B side Bulgaria . Belgium and Croatia both win to maintain thrilling Group A battle .
World champions Italy beat France 1 - 0 in Nice to regain Group I spot . England are held 1 - 0 in Montenegro as the Balkan region loses grip on Group . Belgium and Croatia both win to maintain thrilling Group A battle .