The setting is not Wembley, but Molineux, the home of the Wolves, but England and Italy re -released on Saturday 11 months after the European Championship final. This time the European crown is not at stake between England and Italy, but three points in group 3 of League A of the Nations League. As at Wembley, they were tied (0-0 instead of 1-1 then), but there were no penalties. However, a young Italian leader of that group won again, while a predictable England remained at the bottom of the group after falling against their organized rival in a closed-door match.
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ITALY
ENGLISH: Ramsdale; James, Tomori (Guéhi, 88 ‘), Maguire, Trippier; Ward-Prowse, Rice (Phillips, 65 ‘), Mount (Bowen, 66’); Sterling (Saka, 79 ‘), Abraham (Kane, 65’) and Grealish
ITALY: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Gatti, Acerbi, Dimarco (Florenzi, 8 ‘); Frattesi, Locatelli (Gnonto, 65 ‘), Tonali; Pessina (Cristante, 87 ‘), Scamacca (Raspadori, 76’) and Pellegrini (Esposito, 65 ‘)
THE OBJECTIVES: nothing
stadium: Molineux (playing behind closed doors)
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland). Yellow cards: Locatelli (25 ‘), Grealish (29’), Gatti (50 ‘), Ward-Prowse (82), Tonali (93’)
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England and Italy, runner-up and European champions respectively, neutralized each other at Molineux. Not everyone got the appointment with purpose. In any case, for a young Italy, this 0-0 win means passing the test and continuing to lead the group. England remains at the bottom. Italy, leading with 5 points. Hungary, 4. Germany, 3 and England, 2.
As many coaches do in this season-ending tournament, Roberto Mancini experimented and put England in check. Frattesi preceded the ‘azzurra’ and then Donnarumma hit the crossbar with a right footed shot from Mason Mount.
But the clearest opportunity is for Tonali. England goalkeeper Ramsdale responded with a great save. Fewer goals, the first half offers a lot. Second, fewer emotions. Raheem Sterling, this Saturday’s England captain, failed several times.
It gives the impression that, regardless of the rounds the coaches make, the games they carry on their legs at this point of the season are heavy on the players, physically or mentally. In some cases, motivation. And England-Italy is no exception in some sections.
There was no ‘target’ at Molineux even though Southgate and Mancini made changes in search of a change in the course of the match. Even the entry of Harry Kane, who against Germany scored his 50th goal for England, brought him to the Three Lions team, which has two draws and one defeat in these three games. The best news for ‘pross’ was that Kalvin Phillips was able to reappear after being injured against Germany.
Source: La Verdad
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