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England vs Italy, Germany vs Brazil, Spain vs Argentina - international friendlies recap

Re-live all the action from Tuesday night's international action

Liam Corless
Tuesday 27 March 2018 15:44 EDT
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Lorenzo Insigne drew the Italians level from the penalty spot
Lorenzo Insigne drew the Italians level from the penalty spot (Getty)

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England meet Italy this evening in their final test before Gareth Southgate names his squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and plenty of players have their place on the line.

Jack Butland starts in goal following Jordan Pickford’s composed performance against the Netherlands, while the Burnley defender James Tarkowski makes his international debut.

There are plenty of other enticing ties going on around the world tonight including Germany vs Brazil, Spain vs Argentina and Hungary vs Scotland.

Follow all the action below with our live blog:



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England 1-0 Italy

38' - Raheem Sterling leads an England breakaway before threading Ashley Young in on goal. However, the Manchester United man's first-time shot deflects behind for a corner, which comes to nothing.

England should really have made more of that attack.

Liam Corless27 March 2018 20:42

GOAL ALERT! Spain 1-0 Argentina (Diego Costa, 13)

Liam Corless27 March 2018 20:47

Half-time - England 1-0 Italy

The referee brings the opening period to a close and England lead at the break through Jamie Vardy's first-half strike!

Liam Corless27 March 2018 20:49

It's all over in Budapest and Alex McLeish has his first win since returning as Scotland manager!

Liam Corless27 March 2018 20:52

England vs Italy half-time odds

  • England – 1/3
  • Italy – 11/1
  • Draw 10/3

Odds courtesy of Oddschecker

Liam Corless27 March 2018 20:55

GOAL ALERT! Spain 2-0 Argentina (Isco, 25)

Liam Corless27 March 2018 21:03

England 1-0 Italy

46' - We are back underway at Wembley!

Liam Corless27 March 2018 21:05

England 1-0 Italy

51' - It's been a fairly pedestrian start to this second half from both sides. England look neat in possession but they've not produced a meaningful attack since the interval.

Liam Corless27 March 2018 21:12

England 1-0 Italy

53' - James Tarkowski is having an England debut to remember. The Burnley defender has done everything asked of him defensively and his distribution has been superb as well. 

Liam Corless27 March 2018 21:14

England 1-0 Italy

54' - Chance for England!

Ashley Young rolls back the years as he dances past a couple of Italian defenders in the box... but his close-range shot is blocked at the last.

Liam Corless27 March 2018 21:15

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