Italy will host England at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Thursday in the first match in Group C of the Euro 2024 qualifying rounds.

Italy will be determined to build a strong team before its next major competition as failed to qualify for back-to-back world cups. Italy under Manchini will be keen on getting a good start to their campaign as look to defend their title next year.

 

England hasn’t played well against formidable opponents while having a respectable international record. The visiting team has plenty to prove in this match after suffering a 2-1 loss to France in the World Cup last year.

 

 

Team News

Short-term injuries have sidelined Italy’s striker Federico Chiesa, left-back Federico Dimarco, and goalkeeper Ivan Provedel.

Carnesecchi, along with Argentina-born attacker Mateo Retegui, Alessandro Buongiorno, and Wladimiro Falcone, is one of four uncapped players that Mancini has called up for the games in March.

 

England has also had their fair share of injuries, with Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount, and Nick Pope all withdrawing with injuries.

While Harry Kane is just one goal away from surpassing his country’s all-time record scorer, Harry Maguire should remain one of Southgate’s first choices on the team sheet.

Italy form:

L,W,W,W,L

England form:

W,D,W,W,L

 

Italy expected starting lineup:

Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Acerbi, Romagnoli, Spinazzola; Barella, Verratti, Jorginho; Berardi, Retegui, Grifo

 

England expected starting lineup:

Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Henderson, Rice, Bellingham; Saka, Kane, Grealish

 

Prediction

Italy 1-1 England

England last won a game in Italy all the way back in 1961. Both sides will be rusty as they haven’t played any game recently. Manchini and Southgate have some of their best players out with injuries and they could be trying out some new options. A draw seems to be the likely result.

Where to Watch Italy vs England

Country	TV channel	Live stream
U.S.	NA	fuboTV
UK	Channel 4	All 4 app
India	Sony Ten 2 SD & HD	SonyLIV