In a comeback, England beats Italy in the Euro 2024 qualifiers

This Tuesday, the 17th, the England received the Italyin a match valid for Euro 2024 qualifiers. The English were behind on the scoreboard, but Southgate’s team managed to get the result and achieved a very important victory, by the score of 3-1, in a match that repeated the final of the Euro 2021.

England, playing in Wembley, took advantage of the crowd’s momentum and started playing better, proposing a faster pace in the match. However, those who took their chances first were Italy. At 15 minutes, Scamacca received it in the penalty area and, despite being under pressure from the marking, finished falling and opening the scoring for the visitors.

Thus, the English had to go after the result, increasing the pressure on their players. But, at 27′, Jude Bellingham invaded the area, was knocked down by Di Lorenzo and the penalty was awarded. When billing, Harry Kane moved Donnarumma and left everything equal on the scoreboard, confirming a very balanced first stage with chances for both sides. Interval! 1 to 1.

On the way back to the second stage, the two teams continued to propose a game, but with a certain dominance of the English. Until, in the 12th minute, Bellingham helped regain the ball in the defense field, ran through midfield and served Rashfordwho went for the individual play and hit the back of the goal, with no chance for Donnarumma.

For the first time in the match, Italy fell behind on the scoreboard and had to look for the result. However, Luciano Spalletti did not make very significant changes to make his team more offensive, besides the addition of Moses Kean. At 31′, Kane forced the Italian defense to make a mistake, arrived alone to finish and sealed England’s victory. End of the game! 3 to 1.