Italy and England have been evenly matched over their past few games. The two teams played to a goalless draw the last them they met in the UEFA Nations League, with that clash coming after the team from mainland Europe had prevailed over their rivals on penalties during the final of Euro 2020.
They are currently in League 3 together with perennial powerhouses Germany, England and Italy in need of a win as they currently form third and fourth in the group, with England already realizing they cannot reach the final stages.
Conversely, with one eye on the World Cup, it could prove to be a big pre-tournament challenge for England, although their opponents will not fly to Qatar.
Italy vs England predicted line-ups
Italy have been ravaged with injuries, with the likes of Lorenzo Pellegrini, Matteo Politano and Marco Verratti all sidelined. Davide Frattesi and Manolo Gabbiadini have been called up as replacements instead.
In the English camp, Kalvin Phillips is definitely out, with Jordan Henderson being recalled to the team. John Stones is out with a suspension while Jordan Pickford will also miss the match.
Italy’s predicted starting XI (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Bonucci, Emerson; Barella, Tonali, Jorginho; Gnonto, Immobile, Grifo.
England’s predicted starting XI (3-4-3): Ramsdale; James, Tomori, Maguire; Trippier, Rice, Bellingham, Chilwell; Sterling, Kane, Foden.
