Jamie Leweling from Stuttgart enjoyed a dream Germany debut and scored the winner in their 1-0 win over the The Netherlands in the Nations League on Monday to secure his country’s place in the next round.

The 23-year-old had already put the ball in the net in the second minute, but his effort was ruled out for offside. He did better in the 64th, firing into the top corner after the Dutchman failed to clear a corner.

Before kick-off in Munich, Germany paid farewell tributes to Ilkay Gündogan, Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller and Toni Kroos after their retirement from international football. A minute’s silence was also held in memory of Johan Neeskens and Dieter Burdenski after their recent deaths.

Germany had the visitors in the background from the start, creating chances for Tim Kleindienst and Maximilian Mittelstädt, while the Netherlands struggled to find any way into the match. The hosts came close with Serge Gnabry before Leweling slotted home the winner. The visitors, who were without Virgil van Dijk through suspension, failed to get a shot on target in the first period but improved after the break and both Xavi Simons and Donyell Malen had great chances in the closing stages to score a barely deserved to get a point.

“We won as a team. I scored, but we played a good game and I am happy that I helped,” said Leweling. “The Dutch are a big team. We let them run, we kept possession of the ball and took our chances to score.”

Germany top Group A3 with 10 points from four matches and are assured of a place in the next round, with the Netherlands five points behind in second place. In the same group, two goals from Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai led the way Hungary a 2-0 win Bosnia in Zenica to level with the Netherlands on five points.

Italy defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored twice in a 4–1 home win Israel in Group A2 when Luciano Spalletti’s side put one foot in the quarter-finals. The win in Udine left Italy top of the group with 10 points, one ahead of third-placed France, who beat third-placed Belgium 2-1 thanks to two goals from Randal Kolo Muani. Italy need at least one point from the two remaining matches to guarantee a place in the next round.

Italian striker Mateo Retegui broke the deadlock by firing a penalty into the top corner in the 41st minute, while Di Lorenzo headed the second from a Giacomo Raspadori free-kick after the break. Mohammad Abu Fani pulled a goal back for Israel straight from a corner, before Federico Dimarco set up Davide Frattesi for Italy’s third and Di Lorenzo sealed the win with a low shot from the edge of the penalty area. Daniel Maldini, son of the great Paolo, came on in the second half and made his debut for Italy.

Leaders of Group B4 Turkey strengthened their grip on first place, with a fine performance dropping in the second half Iceland 4-2 in Reykjavík. Goals from Irfan Kahveci, Hakan Calhanoglu, Arda Guler and Kerem Akturkoglu – all after the hour mark – defeated the hosts, who took the lead after an Orri Óskarsson strike in the ninth minute and saw Andri Gudjohnsen make it 2-2. In the same group, Harry Wilson’s penalty was the only goal Wales 1-0 home win Montenegro in Cardiff.

Leaders of Group B1 Georgia was defeated 1-0 at home by Albania thanks to a Kristjan Asllani effort in the 48th minute, but in second place Czech Republic failed to take full advantage as they were held to a 1-1 draw Ukraine in Wroclaw.

Slovakia extended their unbeaten run at the top of Group C1 with a 3-1 win Azerbaijanwhile Sebastian Nanasi scored twice in second Sweden led to a 3-0 victory in 2014 Estonia.