Italy vs England LIVE: Result, final score and reaction as Three Lions triumph in Naples
Italy 1-2 England: Goals from Declan Rice and Harry Kane earn England a first win in Italy for over 60 years
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Your support makes all the difference.England triumphed in Italy for the first time in 60 years as they defeated Italy in the opening match of the Euro 2024 quailfiers.
A few nervous opening minutes looked likely to set the tone for England as Italy attempted to assert some dominance on the game. Gareth Southgate’s men changed the momentum though through the opening goal just after the quarter-hour mark with Declan Rice turning home a rebound Harry Kane shot.
From there England controlled the first half and made some history when Harry Kane converted from the spot to move ahead of Wayne Rooney as England’s all-time leading goalscorer.
The second half was a contrasting affair. Italy came out with aplomb and England were forced deep into their own half. The hosts created chance after chance with Roberto Mancini utilising the fresh legs of his substitutes. Mateo Retegui then netted on his Italy debut to bring the hosts back into the match.
Two yellows cards inside a minute for Luke Shaw saw the England left-back sent off with over 10 minutes to go but despite the increased pressure the Three Lions held onto their lead and claimed a famous victory over the European champions.
Relive all the action as Italy host England in a Euro 2024 qualifier:
Italy 0-1 England
36 mins: England are trying to maintain possession and draw Italy out of position. No joy for them yet.
Italy 0-1 England
33 mins: Barella slots a pass over to the left wing and find Spinazzola bombing down the line. The left-back sends a cross into the England box but Declan Rice is on hand to control the ball and work it away.
This is a decent period for Italy but they’re not creating many chances in England’s final third.
Italy 0-1 England
30 mins: Declan Rice goes in the book for taking too long to restart the game after England win a free kick. That’s an unbelievably harsh booking and the referee may have been influenced by all the Italian complaints.
Italy 0-1 England
27 mins: There’s a lot of frustration coming from the Italians. They’re finding it difficult to control the game in midfielde and Nicolo Barella is punished for a foul on Jude Bellingham.
Italy 0-1 England
24 mins: England have grown nicely into the game now. Harry Maguire pushes out of his position and nicks possession when a through ball comes up to Mateo Retegui.
Retegui sticks a leg out and clips Maguire gifting England a free kick.
Italy 0-1 England
21 mins: Grealish is taken down by Di Lorenzo and there’s another chance for Luke Shaw to deliver one into the box. This free kick is right over by the touch line and Shaw’s delivery is comfortable headed clear by the home side.
Italy 0-1 England
19 mins: Nearly! Jude Bellingham once again takes control in the middle of the pitch for England. He wins the ball and drives through the middle.
Jack Grealish is an option on the left side of the box but Bellingham knocks it forward for Bukayo Saka’s run. Saka brings the ball into the penalty area but sees his pass intercepted when he tries to find Grealish.
Italy 0-1 England
16 mins: That’s just the start that England and Gareth Southgate would have wanted. The opening few minutes looked ropey for the Three Lions but they’ve been strong from set pieces and have got their noses in front.
Luke Shaw goes beyond Jack Grealish on the left wing and curls a cross into the middle but he can’t find a teammate and Italy take over.
GOAL! Italy 0-1 England (Rice, 13’)⚽️
13 mins: England strike first! Some individual brilliance from Jude Bellingham sees his shot palmed behind by Gianluigi Donnarumma for another corner.
Bukayo Saka’s delivery drops for Harry Kane who takes a touch then has a shot of his own blocked. The rebound comes over to Declan Rice who wraps a right foot around the ball and smokes England ahead!
FA bans England fan pictured mocking Diego Maradona’s death before Italy match in Naples
The Football Association has ripped up the ticket of an England fan who carried a flag to Naples which mocked the death of Diego Maradona.
A photo circulated on social media on Friday of the supporter apparently travelling to England’s Euro 2024 qualifier with Italy. In the image the man is holding an England flag which bears the message: “Diego’s In A Box”.
FA bans England fan pictured mocking Maradona’s death before Italy match
The Football Association has ripped up the ticket of an England fan who carried a flag to Naples which mocked the death of Diego Maradona.
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