England vs Italy: England look to pick up their first win of the competition when they welcome Italy in their next UEFA Nations League match on Saturday.
Match Details:
Teams: England vs Italy
Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Date: Sunday 12th June, 2022
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
England head into this after a 1-1 draw against Germany in their previous clash on Wednesday.
Hofmann’s strike was cancelled out by Kane’s penalty two minutes from time as the Three Lions remain winless in the Nations League.
With a point from 2 matches, England is at the bottom of the Group A table.
However, it was a celebratory moment for Harry Kane as the Tottenham forward scored his 50th international goal during the process.
But now it’s time for England to step up if they are to challenge the group and seek progress.
On the other hand, Italy got back to winning ways with a 2-1 triumph over Hungary on MD 2 earlier this week.
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Barella and Pellegrini scored for the Azzurri while Mancini’s own goal reduced the deficit to half.
Italy managed to hold fort and ensured their first win of the campaign after a draw against Germany on the opening day.
After a run of inconsistent results, Italy has more freedom to express themselves as they have no World Cup commitments this time.
Both these teams last met in the Euro 2020 Final where Italy triumphed 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 finish in regulation time.
Form Guide
England: DLWWW
Italy: WDLWL
Last Matches of both teams:
Germany 1-1 England
Italy 2-1 Hungary
💥Harry Kane’s 50th Goal for England earns the 3 lions a 1-1 draw with Germany after going a goal down
He’s now 4 Goals away from breaking Wayne Rooney’s England all time top scoring record 🔥
(📸 Robbie Jay Barratt) pic.twitter.com/VT5RpGfkEr
— Football Fans Tribe 🇳🇬 ⚽ (@FansTribeHQ) June 7, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of England vs Italy in India?
The match is live streamed on Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 2.
Team News
Phillips sustained a leg injury, which rules him out of this clash for England whereas the visitors have no concerns amongst their group.
England possible 11:
Pickford, James, Stones, Guehi, Trippier, Ward-Prowse, Rice, Bellingham, Bowen, Kane and Grealish
Italy gets back on track with a 2-1 win against Hungary 🇮🇹
Group 3 leaders over England and Germany 🔝 pic.twitter.com/bf0w9vHPQ7
— DAZN Canada (@DAZN_CA) June 7, 2022
Italy possible 11:
Donnarumma, Spinazzola, Bastoni, Acerbi, Di Lorenzo, Barella, Tonali, Pellegrini, Raspadori, Gnonto and Politano
Prediction: England 1-1 Italy
Both sides have been affected by recent results due to which we expect a cagey affair.
With the WC on the rise, England is trying all combinations to get a settled side whereas Italy will play with more freedom.
We see a stalemate taking place in this one through recent results.
