Italy vs England LIVE: Result, final score and reaction as Three Lions triumph in Naples
Italy 1-2 England: Goals from Declan Rice and Harry Kane earn England a first win in Italy for over 60 years
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Your support makes all the difference.England triumphed in Italy for the first time in 60 years as they defeated Italy in the opening match of the Euro 2024 quailfiers.
A few nervous opening minutes looked likely to set the tone for England as Italy attempted to assert some dominance on the game. Gareth Southgate’s men changed the momentum though through the opening goal just after the quarter-hour mark with Declan Rice turning home a rebound Harry Kane shot.
From there England controlled the first half and made some history when Harry Kane converted from the spot to move ahead of Wayne Rooney as England’s all-time leading goalscorer.
The second half was a contrasting affair. Italy came out with aplomb and England were forced deep into their own half. The hosts created chance after chance with Roberto Mancini utilising the fresh legs of his substitutes. Mateo Retegui then netted on his Italy debut to bring the hosts back into the match.
Two yellows cards inside a minute for Luke Shaw saw the England left-back sent off with over 10 minutes to go but despite the increased pressure the Three Lions held onto their lead and claimed a famous victory over the European champions.
Relive all the action as Italy host England in a Euro 2024 qualifier:
FT Italy 1-2 England
Tonight’s resutls from the European qualifiers:
Group C
Italy 1-2 England
North Macedonia 2-1 Malta
Group H
Kazakhstan 1-2 Slovenia
Denmark 3-1 Finland
San Marino 0-2 Northern Ireland
Group J
Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-0 Iceland
Portugal 4-0 Liechtenstein
Slovakia 0-0 Luxembourg
Full-time: Italy 1-2 England
90+5 mins: It was a nervous finish in Naples. England looked timid and anxious in the second half and didn’t react to Mateo Retegui’s goal.
Gareth Southgate’s old weakness of making changes too late came into play as Luke Shaw picked up a second yellow card meaning the Three Lions had to see out the game with 10-men.
They managed to pull it off though.
England win in Italy for the first time since 1961, Harry Kane’s record breaking penalty is the difference between the teams.
That is also Italy’s first defeat in 41 European qualifiers.
Italy 1-2 England
90+2 mins: This is nice from England. The fresh legs of Kieran Trippier and Conor Gallagher recover possession in midfield. The Three Lions run down the clock but there’s still three minutes or so to play.
Italy 1-2 England
90 mins: Kalvin Phillips then Harry Kane nod the ball away for England but Italy continue to pile on the pressure. Desperate needs require desperate measure now for England.
There’s five minutes of stoppage time to play. Every decision is going against England now.
Italy 1-2 England
89 mins: Gallagher goes with Di Lorenzo and turns the ball behind for a corner. Verratti is hooked off to get Gianluca Scamacca on. The big forward will be crucial for this set piece.
Italy swing it into the middle of the box but it comes off a white shirt and goes behind for a repeat set piece.
Italy 1-2 England
86 mins: Gallagher wins England a win free kick immediately and eases the pressure. The Three Lions are camped inside their own final third but Jordan Pickford belts the ball long to force Italy back inside their own half.
Italy 1-2 England
83 mins: Finally, an perhaps too late, Gareth Southgate makes changes.
Kieran Trippier is brought on to slot in at left-back with Phil Foden sacrificed. Conor Gallagher and Reece James are also introduced to replace Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham.
These last few minutes are going to be tense.
Red card! Shaw is sent off
Italy 1-2 England
80 mins: The pressure from the Italian players pays off as the referee pulls out another yellow card and sends off Luke Shaw! He got two yellows in less than a minute.
‘Unbelievable’ he says as he walks down the tunnel.
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