Italy vs England: The UEFA Euro 2020 final is finally upon us as Italy lock horns against England at the Wembley Stadium in this mega clash on Sunday.
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Match Details:
Teams: Italy vs England
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Date: Monday 12th July, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link:
https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-uefa-euro-2020-1700000714
Preview
After 140 goals and 50 matches, we are all set for the UEFA Euro 2020 final as the mighty Azzurri take on the Three Lions in front of a packed Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
The Italy side know they will not have as much of the support as the home side but that will not deter them one bit and we expect the Italians to go for the kill.
Italy beat Spain on penalties to cement their spot int eh delayed competition’s final while England needed extra time to beat Denmark 2-1 in their semi-final.
Kjær’s own goal and Kane’s penalty cancelled out Damsgaard’s wonder free-kick to send the Three Lions into their maiden Euro final.
The stage is set with two of the best sides in the competitions facing each other.
On one side, we have the experience of Italy up against the young energy of England.
Both sides last time in a friendly match in 2018 which ended 1-1 with Vardy’s goal cancelled out by Insigne’s penalty three minutes from time.
Italy came up short against Spain in their last Euro final (2012). Hence, this is an occasion important for both sides.
Form Guide
Italy: WWWWW
England: DWWWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Italy 1-1 Spain (4-2 Penalties)
England 2-1 Denmark
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Italy vs England in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Sonyliv App while the broadcast will be available on Sony Ten 2/HD and Sony Six/HD. Regional broadcast is available on Sony Ten 4.\
Team News
Spinazzola remains the only absentee for Italy due to an achilles tendon injury suffered against Belgium which ruled him out of the Euro 2020.
England has no injury concerns ahead of the final.
Italy possible 11:
Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Emerson, Barella, Jorginho, Verratti, Chiesa, Immobile and Insigne.
England possible 11:
Pickford, Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw, Phillips, Rice, Saka, Mount, Sterling and Kane.
Prediction: Italy 2-1 England
Two of the best sides have reached the final. Hence, the contest is expected to be electric.
But as per the result, we foresee Italy taking the spoils and being crowned champions due to their experience and ability to grind out results.
England does not have the experience of big match occasion and can falter in this one.
Southgate’s men will look to target the Italian defence with their pace. But we see do not see the Azzurri falter.
Italy should be crowned champions by the end of the 90 or 120 minutes.
Players to watch out for: Insigne, Jorginho, Kane, Sterling.