England host Italy at Wembley on Tuesday night, four days after beating Holland at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. However, that game was marred by England supporters causing trouble around the city, both before and after the game.
England ended their hoodoo away in the Netherlands on Friday night, beating the Oranje for the first time away since 1969. Jesse Lingard’s first England goal was the winner in a tie that was mostly dominated by Gareth Southgate’s side.
Italy are in a period of turmoil following their failure to qualify for this year’s World Cup and they’re currently looking for a new manager, with Chelsea’s Antonio Conte heavily linked with a return to the role he held prior to taking over at Stamford Bridge. Interim manager Luigi di Biagio tasted defeat in his first game in charge on Friday night, losing 2-0 to Argentina in Manchester. The Azzurri will be desperate for a win, having not tasted victory since beating Albania in October.
England vs. Italy Predictions
It’s going to be another game of experimentation for Southgate, but with Italy in disarray, he’ll also be expecting a win. His side performed very well against the Netherlands and he’ll be keen to ensure that progress continues.
England vs. Italy Betting Tips
Head to Head
- Italy have lost just once in the last 20 years against England, winning three, drawing three and losing one of their last seven encounters.
- England have failed to win their last six matches against teams ranked above them in the FIFA World Rankings.
- Italy have lost just 15% of their last 13 meetings with England, losing just once in the last 20 years.
England Team News
Joe Gomez went off after 10 minutes against Holland with an ankle injury and has now been ruled out of the squad for the game against Italy. Jack Wilshere didn’t travel to the Netherlands and has also withdrawn.
Jack Butland will likely start this game in goal, after Jordan Pickford started on Friday night, while Dele Alli, Eric Dier and Jamie Vardy could also break into the starting line-up. James Tarkowski, Nick Pope and Alfie Mawson are all in line for a first cap.
England squad: Joe Hart, Jordan Pickford, Jack Butland, Nick Pope, Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, Ryan Bertrand, Danny Rose, John Stones, James Tarkowski, Alfie Mawson, Joe Gomez, Harry Maguire, Eric Dier, Jordan Henderson, Jake Livermore, Adam Lallana, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Dele Alli, Raheem Sterling, Ashley Young, Jesse Lingard, Lewis Cook, Danny Welbeck, Jamie Vardy, Marcus Rashford
Italy Team News
Luigi di Biagio is expected to make a number of changes after defeat to Italy on Friday night. Gianluigi Donnarumma is in line to replace Gianluigi Buffon in goal, while Antonio Candreva could be included ahead of Federico Chiesa.
Italy squad: Gianluigi Buffon, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Mattia Perin, Mattia De Sciglio, Gian Marco Ferrari, Mattero Darmian, Angelo Ogbonna, Leonardo Spinazzola, Daniele Rugani, Leonardo Bonucci, Davide Zappacosta, Alessandro Florenzi, Giacomo Bonaventura, Marco Verratti, Jorginho, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Marco Parolo, Roberto Gagliardini, Bryan Cristante, Antonio Candreva, Andrea Belotti, Lorenzo Insigne, Simone Verdi, Ciro Immobile, Patrick Cutrone, Federico Chiesa
