Substitute Gomis helps France earn surprise 2-1 win over Italy

AC Milan's Stephan El Shaarawy opened the scoring just after the half hour for the hosts only for France to level moments later thanks to a fine individual effort from Marseille forward Mathieu Valbuena.

Right: Bafetimbi Gomis of France scores a goal against Italy on Wednesday. Pic/Getty Images

Gomis came on just after the hour to score and though Italy battled for the remainder Cesare Prandelli's side had to settle for their fifth friendly defeat since a 2-0 reverse in Poland a year ago.