ENGLAND go to Naples hoping to avenge the heartbreak of the 2020 Euro final.
The Italians were victorious on penalties and claimed the silverware at the last tournament.
Roberto Mancini’s side have had England’s number since Gareth Southgate took the hot seat.
The two sides have met twice since the Euro 2020 final, with a draw and another Italy win in the Nations League.
The Three Lions haven’t beaten the Azzurris in a competitive game since 1977 World Cup.
But Italy are in a somewhat strange position, having not even featured at the World Cup.
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Luckily for Roberto Mancini, he managed to keep his job.
England boss Gareth Southgate will be hoping to see a reaction from his players after yet more big competition disappointment.
The Three Lions WERE in Qatar in winter – but were knocked out by eventual defeated finalists France in the quarter-finals.
When is Italy vs England?
- Italy vs England will take place on Thursday, March 23.
- Kick off is at 7:45pm UK time
- Diego Armando Maradona will play host.
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What channel is Italy vs England on?
- Italy vs England is will be shown live on Channel 4.
- Coverage starts at 7pm UK time.
- Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from Naples by following SunSport’s live blog.
Can I live stream Italy vs England FREE?
- Yes, you can live stream Italy vs England for FREE via the All 4 website, providing you have a valid TV license.
- Streaming is also available via the All 4 app which is available to download for free on your mobile or tablet device.
What’s the latest team news?
Italy
Roberto Mancini’s squad includes some familiar names from Premier League clubs and many that featured in the Euro 2020 final against England.
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Wladimiro Falcone, Alex Meret, Ivan Provedel.
Defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Leonardo Bonucci, Alessandro Buongiorno, Matteo Darmian, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Federico Dimarco, Alessio Romagnoli, Giorgio Scalvini, Leonardo Spinazzola, Rafael Toloi.
Midfielders: Nicolò Barella, Bryan Cristante, Davide Frattesi, Jorginho, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Matteo Pessina, Sandro Tonali, Marco Verratti.
Forwards: Domenico Berardi, Federico Chiesa, Wilfried Gnonto, Vincenzo Grifo, Simone Pafundi, Matteo Politano, Mateo Retegui, Gianluca Scamacca.
England
Gareth Southgate named his 25-man squad last week for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine.
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Fraser Forster, Aaron Ramsdale.
Defenders: Ben Chilwell, Eric Dier, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker.
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, James Maddison, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice.
Forwards: Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney.
The most notable absentees from the squad are Ben White, Raheem Sterling (injured), Fikayo Tomori and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
While Brentford star Ivan Toney has been called up and will be hoping to claim his first England cap.
Odds
- Italy – 15/8
- Draw – 19/10
- England – 27/20
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*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
