Italy take on England in the UEFA Nations League. Here we have how to watch, team news, head-to-head, odds, prediction and everything you need to know about it.
Gareth Southgate's men are back! This is England's first fixture since June, where they suffered a hideous 4 - 0 loss to Hungary. This test against Italy will surely set the mood for England's chances of glory at the World Cup and will give Southgate the chance to try some new players who could potentially feature in Qatar.
This match will definitely have an element of redemption about it. It's the second time the two sides have faced off since the EURO 2020 final, with the last match ending in a 0 - 0 draw, so England will still be looking to seek revenge after the penalty heartbreak at Wembley.
This should be a great international encounter, we're seriously looking forward to it. Here's everything you need to know about the fixture.
Date & time
MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view inside the stadium prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 18, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Italy vs England will take place on Friday 23rd September 2022 at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The match will kick off at 19:45 PM UK time/BST.
How To Watch
Football fans in England will be over the moon to hear that Italy vs England will be televised live on Channel 4!
Live Stream
If you want to live stream the big match, you can do so via Channel 4 streaming service. You can access this right here.
Italy vs England Predicted Lineups
BURTON UPON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Jordan Henderson of England looks om during a training session at St George's Park on September 20, 2022 in Burton upon Trent, England. England will play their Nations League Group C match against Italy on September 23, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
The Italians have already lost three big names due to injuries. Marco Verratti, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Matteo Politano have all been forced to withdraw. They've been replaced by Davide Frattesi and Manolo Gabbiadini.
England have had a withdrawal themselves, with Kalvin Phillips pulling out. He's been replaced by Liverpool's Jordan Henderson.
Italy Predicted XI: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Bonucci, Emerson; Barella, Tonali, Jorginho; Gnonto, Immobile, Grifo
England Predicted XI: Ramsdale; James, Tomori, Maguire; Trippier, Rice, Bellingham, Chilwell; Sterling, Kane, Foden
Head to Head
This upcoming match will be the 7th in recent times between the two sides. Italy have won 1, and England have won 1. There have been 5 draws between the two sides.
Last three meetings in all competitions:
- 11th June 2022: England 0 - 0 Italy
- 11th July 2021: Italy 1 - 1 England
- 27th March 2020: Italy 1 - 1 England
Odds
The betting markets have England as their favourites.
- Italy to win: 9/5
- Draw: 11/5
- England to win: 3/2
Prediction
BURTON UPON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England looks on during a training session at St George's Park on September 20, 2022 in Burton upon Trent, England. England will play their Nations League Group C match against Italy on September 23, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
Redemption time? We believe so, we reckon England will take this.
Prediction: Italy 1 - 2 England
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