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England search to keep away from relegation within the Nations League as they tackle Italy on the San Siro tonight. After damaging defeats to Hungary in June, in addition to attracts in opposition to Italy and Germany, the Three Lions come into the worldwide break backside of Group 3 on simply two factors. They’re three factors behind tonight’s opponents and a loss this night means Gareth Southgate’s males shall be relegated to League B.
Including to the equation is the truth that these two Nations League matches – England additionally play Germany on Monday night time – are the final alternatives for Southgate to get a really feel for his squad earlier than the World Cup kicks off in Qatar later this yr.
The road-up that the England boss decides to go along with this night shall be a show of his priorities as a robust staff of skilled first alternative picks would present the worth he locations on being within the high tier of the Nations League. However, with solely two video games to go till the World Cup, Southgate could resolve to offer recreation time to the gamers pushing for beginning berths akin to Ivan Toney who might make his debut for the nationwide staff.
Observe all of the motion from the San Siro as Italy host England within the Nations League:
Italy 0-0 England
36 minutes: Reece James sends a low nook to the close to publish the place Declan Rice makes an attempt to flick it into the center. The transfer doesn’t come off and the ball bobbles out to Jude Bellingham who hits a tame effort into the bottom and sends it straight again to Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Michael Jones23 September 2022 20:24
Italy 0-0 England
33 minutes: Sterling is fouled on the left wing and Foden curls the free kick into the penalty space that will get glanced previous Harry Kane. The ball bounces out to Reece James who runs onto it and drills a shot at purpose.
A deflection takes it behind for waht needs to be a nook bu the referee awards Italy a purpose kick.
Michael Jones23 September 2022 20:22
Italy 0-0 England
30 minutes: Federico Dimarco swings a nook ball into the field and sends the ball straight into the fingers of Nick Pope. This has been removed from essentially the most thrilling recreation however England are holding their very own.
Michael Jones23 September 2022 20:20
Italy 0-0 England
27 minutes: A free kcik for Italy is shipped out large to Barella however he’s charged down rapidly by Foden.
Italy are compelled to retreat and change the play over to Di Marco on the left wing. His cross discover Di Lorenzo however the defender can’t management it correctly and the assault dies down.
Michael Jones23 September 2022 20:16
Italy 0-0 England
24 minutes: James has one other cross cleared away from the precise aspect. England then work the ball over to the other aspect of the pitch the place Foden sends it as much as Bukayo Saka.
He loses the ball and Italy fly into the house he’s vacated. Barella takes the ball down the wing and whips in a cross. It doesn’t attain Raspadori and Eric Dier will get it away.
Michael Jones23 September 2022 20:14
Italy 0-0 England
21 minutes: That’s first rate work from England to unfold the ball large and take a look at to attract Italy out of place. The Three Lions look extra assured in possession now with Jude Bellingham, Reece James and Phil Foden linking up nicely.
James sends a cross into the field in the direction of Harry Kane however Leonardo Bonucci is there to work it clear.
Michael Jones23 September 2022 20:10
Italy 0-0 England
18 minutes: Italy win a free kick over on the precise aspect of England’s closing third. A relatively extravagant set piece sees Di Marco whip the ball into the field and it’s turned behind for a nook.
Rice and Scamacca come collectively for the following set piece and the whistle goes for a foul from the Italian striker. Free kick to England.
Michael Jones23 September 2022 20:04
Italy 0-0 England
15 minutes: Harry Kane makes an attempt to cost his means into the field and shifts round one defender earlier than operating into the following two. This can be a higher interval for the Three Lions who’re controlling extra of the ball now.
They should transfer it faster although and appear bereft of concepts when Italy don’t press ahead.
Michael Jones23 September 2022 20:02
Italy 0-0 England
12 minutes: Raheem Sterling shifts the ball away from Rafael Toloi and attracts the massive defender into making a foul. It’s a chance for the guests to swing the ball in however the supply isn’t nice and Italy handle to get it clear.
Harry Maguire stays up the pitch as England look to recycle the ball. It’s performed to Sterling on the left wing and he fizzes the cross over to the defender.
Maguire will get a glancing head to the ball however solely sends it into the arms of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Michael Jones23 September 2022 19:59
Italy 0-0 England
9 minutes: England are struggling to get on the ball particularly in the course of the pitch. Jude Bellingham receives a cross however isn’t conscious for Raspadori arriving from behind. Bellingham will get taken out and England can sluggish the sport down by way of a free kick.
Michael Jones23 September 2022 19:55