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Antoine Griezmann, France Top Euro 2020 Group I After Qualifier Win vs. Albania

France beat Albania 2-0 on Sunday to seal top spot in Group I in their final UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier.

Didier Deschamps' side went into the game with qualification already assured and took the lead on eight minutes when Corentin Tolisson nodded home Antoine Griezmann's lofted ball into the penalty area.

The Barcelona forward then doubled the visitors' lead just after the half-hour mark, making a late run into the box and tapping home Leo Dubois' low cross in from the left.

The world champions had chances to extend their lead after the break. Olivier Giroud was twice denied by goalkeeper Etrit Berisha and also hit the post as the world champions signed off with a win.