England vs Italy: Match Preview

Italy and England are playing each other in an International Friendly match.

Italy and England have a big history in International arena. In the last six meetings between the sides, Italy have won five games while England have managed just one victory. The last meeting between these sides was in World Cup group stage match and Italy won by 2-1. Claudio Marchisio’s opener was levelled by Daniel Sturrdige but Mario Balotelli beat Joe Hart to score the winner in the 50th minute of the match.

Mattia Perin is out injured and Gianluigi Buffon is also ruled out because of a minor ankle injury. Salvatore Sirigu is expected to make the start. Claudio Marchisio is ruled out for the rest of the season after picking an injury while training with National team. Manuel Pasqual is also injured so Darmian will be forced to start on the left midfield.

Danny Welbeck, James Milner, Raheem Sterling and Leighton Baines have all returned to their clbs with slight knocks and Hodgson will make few changes from the previous match. Harry Kane is tipped to make is first senior start while Ryan Mason is also hoping for his first senior cap.