He Diego Armando Maradona of Naples host this Thursday (8:45 pm) a Italy-England which, in recent years, acts as a European ‘classic’. In what was the first day of the qualifying phase for the next Eurocup, the two finalists of the last edition were measured. That’s what the odds want when framing reigning champions Italy and current runners-up England in group C together Ukraine, Malta and North Macedonia. with permission of UkraineWithout a doubt, the ‘Azzurra’ and the ‘pross’ are the two clear favorites to finish first and second in the group. And it is not the same to finish in one position or another because one gives direct access to the Eurocup and the other sends to the playoffs. For all of the above, the Italy-England tonight seems to be very important for each other’s future despite the fact that this is only the first of eight games each will play.
As for the ‘eleven’, in Italy the leading role was taken by the old rockers in the middle of the field like Verratti and jorginho pending further evidence of Roberto Mancini as far as the offensive frame is concerned. Cyrus was hurt Not moving and Giacomo raspadorithat under normal conditions would have a place in the team, everything points to the inclusion of Tap and the emerging Mateo Reteguito be released and undoubtedly a particular case because it is a 23-year-old striker who has not left Argentine football to date.
About EnglandPredictably, there will be continuity with respect to the team that last World Cup in Qatar 2022 reached the quarterfinals only to fall out in that round against France. So, it will continue to assume chevrons Jude Bellingham in the center of the field while the attack reference is the incombustible Harry Kane. As for others, a leading role is also expected from Bukayo Saka and Jack Grealish while Rashford is absent due to injury.
In memory of Wembley
Even the last two times Italy and England they face each other in the Nations League final, inevitably in everyone’s mind is the aforementioned precedent of the Euro 2020 final, played in the summer of 2021. It is in Wembleywith everything prepared for England to return to the champion, but it is the Italy of Roberto Mancini the one that ended in a penalty shootout. The Italian coach is still in charge and his name in England, Gareth Southgate, too. They know each other and there is no doubt that they promise to offer a great show tonight in Naples.
likely lineups
Italy: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Acerbi, Romagnoli, Spinazzola; Barella, Verratti, Jorginho; Berardi, Mateo Retegui, Vincenzo Grifo.
England:Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Luke Shaw; Henderson, Declan Rice, Bellingham; Then, Harry Kane, Grealish.
Referee: Srdan Jovanovic (Serbia)
stadium: Diego Armando Maradona
Time: 20.45
Source: La Verdad
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