World Cup qualifiers: Kante, Werner strike in style
France-s N-Golo and German Timo fire their teams to crucial wins against Portugal and Ukraine respectively

France midfielder NGolo Kante celebrates after scoring against Portugal in a UEFA Nations League match at the Luz Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday; (right) Germany striker Timo Werner heads to score against Ukraine at the Red Bull Arena Stadium in
World champions France and Germany rode on the influence of their Chelsea stars to rack up Nations League wins on Saturday night. Spain-s Sergio Ramos missed two penalties on the night he celebrated a record-setting 177th international appearance.
Chelsea midfielder N-Golo Kante scored just his second international goal as France defeated European champions Portugal 1-0 in Lisbon to secure a place in next year-s finals. Kante was quickest to react to a rebound as he netted the winner on 53 minutes that clinched France top spot in their group.
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