The Azzurri lost to North Macedonia in the playoff semi-final of the World Cup qualification. It was a massive fall from winning the Euro 2020 title.
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England will be in action for the first time since the World Cup when they travel to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona to take on Italy in a Euro 2024 qualifying Group C contest. The Three Lions did not have the best of tournament in Qatar. They entered the competition as a favourite and had the squad strength to match the favourite tag. However, England fell at the quarter-final stage in Qatar by losing 2-1 to eventual finalists France. Meanwhile, Italy did not qualify for the World Cup for the second successive time running.
The Azzurri lost to North Macedonia in the playoff semi-final of the World Cup qualification. It was a massive fall from winning the Euro 2020 title. In fact, Roberto Mancini’s side had won the Euro crown after beating England on penalties in the final at Wembley Stadium. Despite the disappointment, Italy did well in the UEFA Nations League last year. They finished top of League A Group 3 to seal a semi-final date with Spain in June. England, on the other hand, had finished at the bottom of the same group.
Despite the poor showing in the Nations League, England did raise the game in Qatar. They also looked threatening at times and had the squad at their disposal to end their silverware drought. However, the Three Lions fell to France in the quarter-final stage. With Italy set to begin their title defence, England will hope to go one step further in the upcoming Euros and lift the coveted trophy. However, they have to first overcome a resolute Italian side at their home.
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These two heavyweights of Europe have faced each other on numerous occasions over the years. They have come up against each other in different competitions with very little to separate each other in those fixtures. A total of 30 matches have taken place between these two countries in different competitions. Italy lead the way with 13 victories, while England have eight wins to their name. The remaining nine games have ended in draws. The last time they played each other was in the Nations League last year which was won by Italy 1-0.
| Key Details | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 30 |
| Italy won | 13 |
| England won | 8 |
| Draws | 9 |
| Total Italy goals | 40 |
| Total England goals | 38 |
| Biggest Italy win | 2-0 (1976) |
| Biggest England win | 4-0 (1948) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Italy beat England | 1-0 |
| England draw Italy | 0-0 |
| Italy beat England | 1(3)-(2)1 |
| England draw Italy | 1-1 |
| Italy draw England | 1-1 |
