England and Italy don't look much like they did when they last met, but the Three Lions are still facing the same issue: Do they have the right personnel and strategy to slow down Andrea Pirlo? There have been some reports circulating around that
Neither England nor Italy impressed in their World Cup preparation games. England cruised past an unimpressive Peru before labouring to draws against Ecuador and Honduras, while Italy were held by Ireland and minnows
Neither England nor Italy impressed in their World Cup preparation games. England cruised past an unimpressive Peru before labouring to draws against Ecuador and Honduras, while Italy were held by Ireland and minnows
England vs. Italy is the sort of game that should probably be a knockout one, but Italy messed around after sealing qualification earlier and suffered a drop in the rankings as a result, so here we are. Mario Balotelli vs.
Italy were too good for England in a hot and humid Manaus, with Claudio Marchisio and Mario Balotelli scoring for the Azzurri either side of Daniel Sturridge's goal.