UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifiers: Italy vs England: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

On Thursday, the Azzurri will welcome the Three Lions to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium for a EURO Qualifier.

Italy and England famously met in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, with the Azzurri taking home the victory in a penalty shootout. The pair then landed in the same Nations League group so this will be their fourth meeting in the last two years. Italy seeks redemption after missing out on Qatar qualification, having finished second to Switzerland and lost to North Macedonia in the play-off. They face their familiar rivals, England, with whom they have had several close encounters lately.

The upcoming match will mark The Three Lions' first game after being eliminated by France in the World Cup quarter-finals. Manager Gareth Southgate will continue in his role with the goal of leading the team to their fourth major tournament during his tenure.

Kick-off:

Thursday, 23-03-2023; 7:45 pm (GMT)

Friday, 24-03-2023; 1:15 am (IST)

Italy form (all competition): L-W-W-W-L

England form (all competition): L-W-W-D-W

Players to watch

Italy: Federico Chiesa

The winger is eager to overcome a injury and return to play against England. He performed exceptionally well against them in the Euro 2020 final and would like to replicate that performance.

England: Harry Kane

With the goal of starting Euro 2024 qualification on a positive note, he wants to move on from his skied penalty that resulted in England's elimination from the World Cup against France in the quarterfinals.

Match facts

• Four of the last five meetings between these teams have finished level after 90 minutes.
• England have only lost one of their 27 major tournament qualifiers under Gareth Southgate.
• The Three Lions haven't beaten the Azzurri in a competitive game since 1977 World Cup.

Injury and Team News

Several players who participated in the Euro 2020 final against England, along with some recognizable names from Premier League clubs, are included in Roberto Mancini's squad.

Whereas, Gareth Southgate revealed his 25-man squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine, but it was marred by the injury withdrawals of Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount and Nick Pope. Fraser Forster was selected to replace Pope, but White, Sterling (injured), Tomori and Alexander-Arnold were not replaced. Brentford's Ivan Toney has been added to the squad and will be vying for his debut England cap.

Head-to-head Stats

Matches - 30

Italy - 13

England - 8

Draws – 9

Predicted Lineups

Italy predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Donnarumma; Toloi, Bonucci, Acerbi; Di Lorenzo, Barella, Cristante, Verratti, Spinazzola; Raspadori, Chiesa

England predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Henderson, Rice, Bellingham; Saka, Kane, Foden

Match Prediction

Despite England being the favourites, Italy holds a home advantage and a psychological edge due to their positive record against England in the past. This upcoming match is expected to be a closely contested encounter between the two sides, with a draw being the probable outcome.

Prediction: Italy 1-1 England

Telecast

India - Sony Liv, Sony Ten 2

UK- Channel 4

USA – Fubo TV, Fox Sports 1

Nigeria - beIN Sports