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      England fans fuming as Channel 4 cut away from Gareth Southgate interview after fans boo Italy loss to show GOGGLEBOX

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      ENGLAND fans were left fuming after watching their side suffer a dismal defeat to Italy.And it wasn’t just about the result.
      Gareth Southgate’s post-match interview was interrupted by GoggleboxCredit: Getty
      England were dismal as they suffered Nations League RELEGATIONCredit: Getty
      Channel 4 cut away from their post-match interview with Gareth Southgate to instead air GOGGLEBOX.
      The Three Lions put in another shoddy performance as their winless run extended to five matches.
      England watched on helplessly as Giacomo Raspadori’s 86th minute strike sealed the win for Italy.
      And the result condemned England to relegation in Nations League A, setting up a horror draw for Euro 2024.
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      Three Lions fans waited with bated breath for Southgate’s interview after the final whistle.
      With the World Cup on the horizon, supporters wanted to know what his thoughts on the performance were.
      But just before Southgate was due to speak, Nations League broadcaster Channel 4 ended their football programme.
      And they instead booted up an episode of reality TV show Gogglebox.
      England fans who had been waiting for answers from Southgate were left fuming.
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      Many blasted Channel 4 for the bizarre decision to cut away from the Three Lions gaffer.
      And it means that Monday’s dead rubber against Germany will be the final time fans can hear Southgate’s thoughts before the World Cup boots up in November.
      One tweeted: “Pretty stunned Channel 4 don’t have a post-game interview with Southgate. So many questions after that.”
      Another boomed: “Channel 4 not showing Southgate’s post-match interview until gone midnight because they’ve got to show Gogglebox?
      “Put it back on the BBC where it belongs ffs.”
      One yelled: “Just when you don’t think it could get worse, Channel 4 don’t show us the interview with Southgate.
      “We’ve got to go straight to people stroking their dogs and eating muffins in front of the TV.”
      GATE KEEPER
      Another cried: “Finishing before any interview with Southgate having to talk live about that dire match, purely for Gogglebox, is nothing short of a disgrace.”
      Southgate still managed to deliver his interview despite the cameras not being on.
      After being booed by travelling fans at the final whistle, he said: “There’s going to be a lot of noise but that will be around me and that’s absolutely fine. It’s my job to take that pressure for them.
      “I understand the reaction at the end because that’s the results we’ve had in this competition. It’s an understandable emotional reaction.
      “It is difficult for me to be too critical of the performance. We had more possession, more shots, more shots on target. For large parts we played very well.
      “We didn’t deal with the decisive moment defensively and we had moments to be more decisive in their final third and our quality wasn’t quite right.
      PRESSURE MOUNTING
      “It’s a spell where ultimately results are going to be the thing everyone reacts to but I thought there were a lot of positives for us as a team. A lot of good individual performances.
      “I personally thought the performance was a step in the right direction but I perfectly understand that because of the result that’s not going to be the reaction.
      “It is really difficult to pinpoint why we’re not scoring. I think we’re getting into the right areas and we had the moments we would have had in the past. People just didn’t deliver that final piece of quality.
      “We’ve said we’re not in an ideal situation in terms of numbers of players playing at a high level regularly. But we’ve got to keep working on it and make sure we stay on track. 
      “The players in the dressing room know this was a game they could have won. And if they take their chances and defend the goal better, then we do win.
      “It’s fine margins. We’re playing some of the biggest football nations and the fine margins are decisive.
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      “We can’t say there’s no value to these games. These were important matches against top level teams. As I said there were a lot of reasons for the results in the summer.
      “Here, we haven’t got the result we needed or wanted. So we are in a run of bad results. It’s for us to put that right.”
      England fans at the San Siro BOOED off the team after the 1-0 defeatCredit: Getty More

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      England booed after shambolic Italy loss as fans call for Gareth Southgate to be SACKED just two months before World Cup

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE and the England squad were BOOED off the pitch following a lacklustre performance against Italy.The Three Lions suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Azzurri this evening.
      England suffered a 1-0 defeat to ItalyCredit: Getty
      Southgate and the England squad were BOOED off the pitchCredit: Getty
      The result saw them RELEGATED from League A of the Nations League for the first time ever.
      After an underwhelming first half from both teams, Italy broke the deadlock in the 68th minute thanks to a fantastic strike from Giacomo Raspadori.
      The striker brought the ball down on the edge of the box following a cross from Leonardo Bonucci before cutting inside and unleashing a an excellent shot into the bottom right corner.
      Southgate reacted quickly by making a double substitution.
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      But it was too little too late as the Three Lions went on to suffer their third defeat of the competition.
      Even if they defeat Germany on Monday, they will still finish rock bottom of Group B.
      Fans at the San Siro were left furious after the final whistle, with the majority BOOING the England squad off the pitch.
      SunSport quizzed Southgate on England fans booing the team. He simply replied: “It’s understandable.”
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      Many also took to Twitter to react with one writing: “The team is completely lost at the moment. Southgate’s stubbornness is ruining this side and sucking all the confidence of the players.”
      Another added: “This is EMBARRASSING.”
      And a third said: “Wow, just wow, get him out now!”
      England have failed to score a goal from open play in each of their last five games.
      They have also now gone five consecutive games without a win for the first time in EIGHT years.
      When speaking to Channel 4 after the match, midfielder Declan Rice said: “It’s obviously disappointing.
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      “Every tournament we go into, we set out to win.
      “In the Nations League we have slipped below our standards but I didn’t think it was all bad tonight.” More

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      England ratings: Dier Three Lions’ best player on long-overdue return but Sterling struggles to replicate Chelsea form

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      DRAB ENGLAND looked bang off trend in Milan Fashion Week  – and were deservedly and embarrassingly relegated from the top flight of the Nations League.As a collective, Gareth Southgate’s men yet again did not do enough to create chances and have now gone five matches without scoring from open play.
      Eric Dier made his England return and put in a solid shiftCredit: Rex
      England are now without a win in FIVE games heading into a World CupCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane failed to hit the target after a drab showingCredit: Rex
      Pressure is building on Three Lions manager Gareth SouthgateCredit: Rex
      There was not the same defensive mayhem as in the humiliating home defeat by Hungary, despite a nervy start.
      But one mistake by Kyle Walker was enough to allow man of the match Giacomo Raspadori to grab the only goal.
      Eric Dier’s return and Jude Bellingham’s continuing progress were the only significant positives from another dismal night in this competition.
      The most worrying thing is that England’s starting 11 for their opening World Cup game against Iran in less than two months may well not look much different from this.
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      The performance will need to be.
      NICK POPE – 7
      Given a rare chance to show his mettle against top-level opposition in absence of injured Jordan Pickford.
      Made a fine early stop from Scamacca, then didn’t have much to do until second-half saves from Raspadori and Gabbiadini.
      Questions remain about his distribution, particularly under pressure over medium range.
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      KYLE WALKER – 5
      Elder statesman of the Friends Reunited Russia 2018 World Cup back three tried to calm things down after the nervy start.
      Had a few hairy moments, not all his fault, but mostly sound on and off the ball.
      Until, that is, he let Raspadori get on the wrong side of him and then cut inside to score.
      ERIC DIER – 7
      Made a deserved, some would say overdue, return after last England appearance in November 2020.
      Went about the unglamorous work of, you know, defending, with the minimum of frills and fuss.
      Important-looking block on Bryan Cristante shot in the first half, nicked ball off same player in second.
      Dier wrestling with West Ham’s Gianluca ScamaccaCredit: Getty
      HARRY MAGUIRE – 5
      All over the shop at the start and outmuscled by Scamacca for the header saved by Pope.
      Took a deep breath and improved at the back, while making a nuisance of himself at the other end from set-pieces. 
      Got an important foot in on dangerman Raspadori, something Walker didn’t manage for the goal.
      REECE JAMES – 6
      Did his defensive work well enough after everyone had a sticky start.
      Had more chance to show the other side to his game than Saka but could not reproduce the quality of his Chelsea deliveries.
      Swung a second-half free kick over the bar from a decent position after Sterling was fouled.
      JUDE BELLINGHAM – 7
      Did his best to take a bad game and make it better, covering huge amount of ground..
      So refreshing to see an England midfielder willing to give and go, and he was England’s biggest threat after the break.
      Sent late header over bar but has to start against Iran in Qatar, only question is whether in a midfield two or a three.
      Bellingham impressed in the midfieldCredit: Getty
      DECLAN RICE – 6
      Full of energy and commitment as usual, but without a great deal to show for it.
      Spent some of the first half fire-fighting as the play mostly bypassed England’s midfield.
      A nailed-on starter for the World Cup, the debate continues about whom to put around him to bring the best out of West Ham skipper and team.
      BUKAYO SAKA – 5
      A lot of Italy’s first-half attacks came down their right and it must be quite an adjustment going to left wing-back from right wing.
      Had little chance to show what he could offer going forward because his team were often on the back foot.
      But things did not improve before he was taken off and it would be a surprise to see this tried again.
      PHIL FODEN – 6
      The closest England came to having anything close to an attacking threat in the first half.
      Started dropping deep early on in search of the ball as team struggled for good possession.
      Not as effective after the break but rightly annoyed that Kane didn’t notice or didn’t pass to him on one occasion.
      HARRY KANE – 5
      Until forcing a double save from Donnarumma in the last 15 minutes, never looked like closing in on Wayne Rooney’s England record.
      Guilty of wasting half-openings, including first-half shot over bar and faiture to play in Foden in the second.
      Came off worse in clash of heads with Rafael Toloi, thankfully with no lingering effects 
      RAHEEM STERLING – 5
      Had a disappointing game by the high standards he has set himself.
      Unable to match the zip of his former Manchester City team-mate on the other flank.
      Tempted Bonucci into a foul on the edge of the box but this was his only noteworthy contribution.
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      Grealish (for Saka, 72’) – 5 
      Brought on as part of a tactical switch to 4-2-3-1 but it didn’t help much and he struggled to make an impact.
      Shaw (for Walker, 72) – 6
      Like Maguire, trusted despite his lack of club minutes because of lack of alternatives. At least sent in a dangerous cross. More

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      Italy 1 England 0: Three Lions RELEGATED from Nations League A and face horror Euro 2024 draw after lacklustre display

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      SO have you got World Cup fever yet? Are you hanging up your wallchart, buying England’s hideous new shirt, and belting out World In Motion and This Time (We’ll Get It Right)? 
      England are out of Nations League A after a 1-0 defeat to ItalyCredit: Getty
      The Three Lions face a horror Euro 2024 draw after their relegationCredit: Rex
      Nope? Thought not. 
      Not after England were condemned to Nations League relegation, without a win – or a single open-play goal – in five matches and with just one more game to go before a corrupt and immoral tournament in Qatar.   
      England’s millionaire footballers may have got themselves a hefty tax cut from the Chancellor yesterday but Gareth Southgate’s stock is dropping faster than sterling on the currency exchanges.
      This Three Lions side lacked identity and was seriously short on entertainment value as they stank out the San Siro and were beaten by Giacomo Raspadori’s thumping second-half finish. 
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      The biggest roar of the night from the England fans came when a paper plane – national symbol of boredom – was sent onto the pitch from way up in the nosebleed seats at this vast old stadium. 
      Southgate will recall similar scenes before the last World Cup in Russia – and that campaign went well enough. 
      But on the basis of this Nations League campaign, nobody should be complacent about England even progressing from a World Cup group which features Iran, USA and Wales. 
      This bloody great crumbling ruin of a stadium is condemned to the bulldozers but it still holds a great mystique. 
      England were second-best all over the pitch on Friday nightCredit: Getty
      England Player of the Year Bukayo Saka struggled to impress at the San SiroCredit: Getty
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      England hadn’t played here since 1939 and they haven’t beaten the Azzurri on Italian soil since 1961. 
      Southgate gave Eric Dier his first England cap for two years and employed Bukayo Saka in the problem left-wing-back position. 
      The England manager’s favoured back five was rolled out – at least until Italy scored – and it is likely to be his Plan A in Qatar.  
      When Southgate spoke on the eve of this match of having  ‘compromised’ in his decision-making during a miserable stretch of games in June, he was probably referring to the fact that he has frequently used a crowd-pleasing flat back four – which has rarely produced their better performances. 
      The Italians – champions of Europe but absent from Qatar after a shocking play-off defeat by North Macedonia – had West Ham’s Gianluca Scamacca leading the line.  
      Italy broke the deadlock in the 68th minute through Giacomo RaspadoriCredit: Getty
      The Napoli striker bagged a brilliant goal to undo England’s defenceCredit: Getty
      After a stripping opera singer – who tore off her cloak between God Save The King and the Italian anthem – the hosts made a rapid start.  
      England, in that God-awful kit, were sluggish – Maguire making an early error and then Federico Dimarco crossing to the far post where Scamacca skyscraping header was clawed away by Nick Pope, deputising for the injured Jordan Pickford. 
      It was scratchy stuff from England. They gave away far too many free-kicks in their own half – a trait which Southgate will be keen for them to ditch at the tournament.
      There were moments when the Three Lions threatened on the break, especially when Saka – strangely voted as England’s Player of the Year by supporters – led a charge but Kane boomed his shot way over. 
      And by half-time, the match appeared to be dying a death. It was as bad as the goalless draw between the same two sides at Molineux in June – and those of us who lived through that one can assure you that that is saying something. 
      The Lions were left battered and bruised in a rough gameCredit: PA
      Italy made life difficult for even the most talented of England’s starsCredit: PA
      Dier looked solid in the centre of the back three, as he has done for Tottenham ever since Antonio Conte’s arrival, and there were moments of promise from Jude Bellingham, yet the Borussia Dortmund kid wasn’t seeing enough of the ball. 
      But we were grasping at straws of positivity. As a spectacle, it was an abysmal 45 minutes.
      The second period had a lively start – Dier making a fine saving tackle to deny Bryan Cristante a crack on goal, then a Raheem Sterling burst stopped by Leonardo Bonucci’s foul on the edge of the box. 
      But Reece James, taking most of the set-pieces, blazed the free-kick well over. 
      England’s set-pieces, such a strength at the last World Cup in Russia, have been largely poor for some time now. 
      Southgate has three of the best dead-ball merchants in world football in James Ward-Prowse, Kieran Trippier and Trent Alexander-Arnold – perhaps he need to find a way of getting one of them into his team. 
      Gareth Southgate did not receive a warm reception from his own fans at the final whistleCredit: Getty
      England are now on a run of five games without victory ahead of November’s World CupCredit: Getty
      From a James corner, Kane suffered a horrible clash of heads with Rafael Toloi but after lengthy treatment, the England captain continued.   
      But on 68 minutes, the Italians scored with a classy goal but one which will not have filled Kyle Walker with any great pride. 
      A gorgeous ball over the top from Bonucci caught England’s defence dozing and Raspadori teased Walker this way and that before he thumped a belting finish into the bottom corner. 
      Southgate sent on Grealish and Luke Shaw for Saka and Walker, moving back to a back four. 
      And there was suddenly more spark about England – Kane forcing a double save from Gianluigi Donnarumma with two angled drives. 
      But Pope had to be alert to deny Manolo Gabbiadini with his legs and then Dimarco drove against the inside of the post with Italy looking far more incisive than their visitors. 
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      England were second-best, against a side who won’t even be in Qatar. 
      Don’t expect to be throwing any beer around in celebration down at your local in November and December.  More

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      Harry Kane left with blood pouring from mouth after sickening collision with Rafael Toloi but England denied penalty

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      HARRY KANE sustained a gruesome injury after clashing heads with Rafael Toloi during England’s Nations League match against Italy.The striker was attempting to head the ball towards goal when he collided with Toloi.
      Kane had blood pouring from his mouthCredit: Getty
      After clashing with the Italian he went to ground screaming in agony while holding his face.
      Medics were quick to treat the superstar striker, who had blood gushing from his mouth.
      But Kane was able to continue after receiving treatment, much to the relief of Gareth Southgate and his England teammates.
      After a lacklustre first half from both teams, Italy finally broke the deadlock in the 68th minute courtesy of a fantastic strike from Giacomo Raspadori.
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      The striker brought the ball down on the edge of the box following a cross from Leonardo Bonucci before cutting inside and unleashing a an excellent shot into the bottom right corner.
      Gareth Southgate was quick to react by making two changes, replacing Bukayo Saka with Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker with Luke Shaw.
      But, it was too little too late as the Three Lions went on to lose the clash 1-0.
      The result sees England RELEGATED from League A of the Nations League for the first time ever.
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      Even if Southgate’s side defeat Germany on Monday, they will finish bottom of Group three.
      Underdogs Hungary currently lead the group with one game to go while Italy trail behind in second. More

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      Italy 1 England 0 LIVE SCORE: Raspadori’s sensational strike sinks Three Lions as Southgate is booed for horrid display

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      ENGLAND’S torrid World Cup preparations continue as the Three Lions were beaten by Italy at the San Siro.Frustration was building among English fans from minute one with Southgate’s side struggling to hold possession.
      And Giacomo Raspadori’s sensational strike delivered a crushing blow on England’s Nations League hopes as the visitors have now been relegated from League A.

      RESULT: Italy 1-0 England
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      TV channel: Channel 4
      Italy XI: Donaruma; Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Acerbi, Toloi; Cristante, Jorginho, Dimarco; Raspadori, Scamacca, Barella
      England XI: Pope; James, Dier, Maguire, Walker; Bellingham, Rice; Sterling, Foden, Saka; Kane

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      Let’s hope things looks a bit brighter on November 21 eh?

      England slump to defeat at the San Siro
      Drab England looked bang off trend in Milan Fashion Week  – and were deservedly and embarrassingly relegated from the top flight of the Nations League, writes Dan King.
      As a collective, Gareth Southgate’s men yet again did not do enough to create chances and have now gone five matches without scoring from open play.
      There was not the same defensive mayhem as in the humiliating home defeat by Hungary, despite a nervy start.
      But one mistake by Kyle Walker was enough to allow man of the match Giacomo Raspadori to grab the only goal.
      Eric Dier’s return and Jude Bellingham’s continuing progress were the only significant positives from another dismal night in this competition.
      The most worrying thing is that England’s starting 11 for their opening World Cup game against Iran in less than two months may well not look much different from this.
      The performance will need to be.

      ‘It’s coming’, says Rice
      Declan Rice insists England will come up trumps in Qatar.
      He said: “It’s obviously disappointing. Every tournament we go into, we set out to win. In the Nations League we have slipped below our standards but I didn’t think it was all bad tonight.
      “It’s coming. It was a much better performance tonight than we saw in the summer.
      “It’s not that we’re not creating the chances. I see it in training. There are goals for fun.
      “Trust me, we are going to be good.”
      Trust me, we are going to be good.Declan RiceChannel Four
      Southgate booed by England fans
      The England boss applauded the travelling supporters but was greeted with a mixed reaction.
      There were some clear boos.
      I’m sure they’ll be cheering when he brings home the trophy in December.
      Credit: AP
      England relegated from Group 3
      There’s nothing the Three Lions can do against Germany on Monday to save themselves.
      It now becomes purely an experimental game and a send off for the boys at Wembley before Qatar in November.

      FULL TIME: Italy 1-0 England
      It’s not to be for Southgate’s lions tonight.
      Five games without a win and three matches without scoring a goal.
      England are relegated from Group 3.
      Italy 1-0 England
      90 + 5 James crosses to Bellingham but he can only nod it over!
      Would have been the icing on the cake of a great Bellingham performance if that had found the net.
      Italy 1-0 England
      90 + 2 England have constant possession in Italy’s half for a couple of minutes.
      Rice turns in and hits it!
      Saved.
      Italy 1-0 England
      90 – SIX minutes of added time.
      A fan runs on the pitch and legs it from security.
      Italy 1-0 England
      88 – Italy switch to waste some time.
      OFF Dimarco
      OFF Jorginho
      ON Frattesi
      ON Emerson
      Italy 1-0 England
      84 – Amazing save from pope from Gabbiadini one-on-one.
      Italy then hit the post!
      Italy 1-0 England
      81 – Bellingham flashes over with his left foot from distance.
      So many shots over the bar tonight from Southgate’s side.
      Italy 1-0 England
      79 – Grealish is scythed by Di Lorenzo.
      Dangerous position for the free-kick.
      Italy make a change. The goal scorer goes off. Former Southampton man on.
      OFF Raspadorri
      ON Gabbiadini
      Italy 1-0 England
      76 – Kane smashes the ball at Donnarumma TWICE but they are both straight at him.
      Sterling with a jinking run into the box but it’s nabbed from him on the edge.
      Italy 1-0 England
      72 – Donnarumma mugs off Kane in his box. Silky.
      England WILL be relegated from the Nations League group if it stays this way.
      Italy 1-0 England
      70 – England win a free-kick.
      Southgate responds to the goal by making a double substitution.
      OFF Saka
      OFF Walker
      ON Grealish
      ON Shaw
      Italy 1-0 England
      68 – Lovely finish by the Napoli striker.
      England let him wriggle in the box and create space to shoot.
      He curls in to the bottom corner.
      GOAL – Raspadori
      Italy 1-0 England.
      Italy 0-0 England
      66 – Bellingham fouled again.
      He’s been good tonight, such a mature footballer for his age.
      Italy 0-0 England
      64 – Azzurri bombard the England goal.
      Walker dives to block a shot. Pope saves. Kane then blocks.
      Italy 0-0 England
      62 – Changes for the hosts.
      18-year-old Gnoto comes on. He’s Italy’s youngest ever goal scorer.
      OFF Scamacca
      OFF Barella
      ON Gnonto
      On Pobega
      Italy 0-0 England
      60 – Bellingham is clattered on the edge of the box.
      He is first to the ball, wins the header, it falls to Dier who has a speculative effort but it flies over.
      Italy 0-0 England
      57 – It’s getting chippy here at the San Siro as Dimarco and James collide.
      Foden gets in a light scrap to try and claim the ball.
      Italy 0-0 England
      55 – Kane is finally allowed back on after receiving treatment.
      Italy miss a clear chance! Fluffed by Barella.
      But it’s offside anyway.
      Italy 0-0 England
      50 – A waste from Kane as he was through but allowed Bonucci to draw him wide.
      Corner to Southgate’s men. James whips it in. It amounts to nothing.
      Kane has a nasty blow to the face.
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      How England could line up against Italy in Nations League with Harry Maguire set to start

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE is set to pick his penultimate England team before the World Cup when they face Italy in Milan tonight.The Three Lions will take on the European champions in the Nations League, before hosting Germany on Monday.
      How SunSport expects England to line up against Italy
      The two matches offer Southgate a final opportunity to look at players before he selects his 26-man squad for Qatar in October.
      And he has stuck to his guns when it comes to defender Harry Maguire.
      The defiant England boss Southgate gave huge backing to the out-of-favour Manchester United captain, who has not started in the Premier League since August 13.
      Maguire is set to start at the San Siro with the Three Lions needing a win to avoid relegation into League B which could affect the team’s seeding for the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
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      But there are many more questions for the England boss to answer less than two months out from the start of the World Cup.
      One of the most pressing for these upcoming Nations League fixtures is who will replace the injured Jordan Pickford between the sticks.
      Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale and Newcastle shot-stopper Nick Pope are both vying for the spot – with Dean Henderson expected to miss out.
      There is always a debate as to whether Southgate goes with a back three or back four.
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      If it is a three then expect Tottenham man Eric Dier to return to the fold after two years out of the national side.
      Harry Maguire and likely Kyle Walker will form a trio either side of him, with Chelsea wingback Reece James and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka on the flanks.
      Alternatively, he could opt to experiment and try out Fikayo Tomori.
      Kieran Trippier is an option at left-back, especially given the poor form of Luke Shaw.
      In midfield, Declan Rice is a certainty.
      But the spot alongside him is up for grabs, particularly given Kalvin Phillips has been ruled out .
      Jordan Henderson, who replaced the injured Phillips in the squad, will play no part against the Azzurri despite returning from his recent hamstring injury quicker than expected.
      So you would imagine Jude Bellingham is the favourite to fill that spot ahead of James Ward-Prowse.
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      Then up front, a 3-4-3 would allow Southgate to play his favoured front three – Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane and Mason Mount – or he could use Man City’s Phil Foden who is seeing plenty of action.
      Ivan Toney will be left out of for the clash in Italy – despite receiving his first Three Lions call-up last week after a brilliant start to the Prem season with the Bees.
      Marc Guehi and Ben Chilwell have not made the match day squad while John Stones is also suspended after his red card in June against Hungary.
      Expected line ups
      England – Pope; Saka, Maguire, Dier, Walker, James; Bellingham, Rice; Foden, Kane, Sterling.
      Italy – Donnarumma; Di Lorezo, Bonucci, Bastoni, Emerson; Barella, Jorginho, Cristante; Gabbiadini, Scamacca, Raspadori. More

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      Ivan Toney among five players left out of England squad to face Italy in Nations League as star made to wait for debut

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      IVAN TONEY will be left out of England’s squad for tonight’s clash in Italy along with four other stars.The Brentford striker received his first Three Lions call-up last week after a brilliant start to the Premier League season with the Bees.
      Ivan Toney will not make his England debut today against ItalyCredit: Reuters
      The striker and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi have both been left out of the match squadCredit: Getty
      However, he will have to wait a little longer to make his England bow with the ace not even named on the bench for the Nations League game at the San Siro later.
      Jordan Henderson, who replaced the injured Kalvin Phillips in the squad, will also play no part against the Azzurri despite returning from his recent hamstring injury quicker than expected.
      And the pair are joined by Marc Guehi and Ben Chilwell, while John Stones is suspended after his red card in June against Hungary.
      Toney, 26, will now be hoping that he gets his chance to impress at Wembley on Monday.
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      Gareth Southgate’s side take on Germany in their final Nations League group match in what will also be their last outing before the World Cup in November.
      Toney, who has five goals in seven top-flight matches this term, revealed earlier this week that he was going into his first taste of England duty in high spirits.
      He said: “I feel like I have full confidence in myself.
      “I never played for any of the other age groups so going straight to the senior squad is a big achievement.
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      “It is a massive opportunity for me to get myself on the plane. But I’ve just got to go game by game.
      “Hopefully I’ll get a few minutes in the games we have.”
      The Three Lions will kick off their Qatar World Cup campaign on November 21 against Iran.
      That will be followed by a clash with USA four days later before they take on Wales in their final Group B game on November 29.
      Meanwhile, one man who may be disappointed by Toney’s omission is the defender that he could have potentially been facing later.
      Italy’s veteran centre back Leonardo Bonucci says he has spent longer in the video analysis room to prepare for a potential first meeting with Toney on the pitch.

      When asked about the attacking talent at Southgate’s disposal, Bonucci, 35, said: “With Kane, we have played many matches against each other.
      “I believe he is a great striker and among the best in the world.
      “And the new one? We will see. I watched some videos about him over these last few days and he is very talented.
      “In England they have a great advantage as they have real talent thanks to the courage of Premier League clubs to make them play.”
      Ivan Toney will now be hoping to make his debut on Monday against GermanyCredit: Getty
      Jordan Henderson will also sit out the clash with the AzzurriCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Ben Chilwell is being left out of the squad alsoCredit: Getty More