Italy vs England LIVE: Result, final score and reaction as Three Lions triumph in Naples

Italy 1-2 England: Goals from Declan Rice and Harry Kane earn England a first win in Italy for over 60 years

Saka mocked by England teammates for FaceTiming Kim Kardashian

England triumphed in Italy for the first time in 60 years as they defeated Italy in the opening match of the Euro 2024 quailfiers.

A few nervous opening minutes looked likely to set the tone for England as Italy attempted to assert some dominance on the game. Gareth Southgate’s men changed the momentum though through the opening goal just after the quarter-hour mark with Declan Rice turning home a rebound Harry Kane shot.

From there England controlled the first half and made some history when Harry Kane converted from the spot to move ahead of Wayne Rooney as England’s all-time leading goalscorer.

The second half was a contrasting affair. Italy came out with aplomb and England were forced deep into their own half. The hosts created chance after chance with Roberto Mancini utilising the fresh legs of his substitutes. Mateo Retegui then netted on his Italy debut to bring the hosts back into the match.

Two yellows cards inside a minute for Luke Shaw saw the England left-back sent off with over 10 minutes to go but despite the increased pressure the Three Lions held onto their lead and claimed a famous victory over the European champions.

Relive all the action as Italy host England in a Euro 2024 qualifier:

Italy vs England

• England defeat Italy in Naples during the opening game of the Euro 2024 qualifiers
• Why England’s resilient win in Italy was so significant
• Harry Kane becomes England’s all-time top scorer after penalty in Naples
• 80’ RED CARD! - Shaw collects two quick yellow cards and is sent off (ITA 1-2 ENG)
• 56’ GOAL! - Retegui scores on debut (ITA 1-2 ENG)
• 44’ GOAL! - Kane converts penalty to become England’s leading goalscorer (ITA 0-2 ENG)
• 13’ GOAL! - Rice sends England ahead from a corner (ITA 0-1 ENG)

[23 March 2023 18:00 · Michael Jones]

Italy vs England prediction

England have not beaten Italy in Italy for over 60 years so it’s an uphill task for Gareth Southgate’s men.

Roberto Mancini’s European champions lost 2-0 to Austria last time out and with England’s front line all in terrific form the Three Lions could cause an upset and get their qualifying campaign of to a great start.

More realistically, this will be a tense and cagey affair in a hostile environment for England and they’ll do well to avoid defeat.

Italy 1-1 England.

[23 March 2023 17:55 · Michael Jones]

Italy vs England predicted line-ups

Italy XI: Donnarumma; Scalvini, Bonucci, Acerbi; Di Lorenzo, Barella, Verratti, DiMarco; Politano, Berardi, Grifo

England XI: Pickford; Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Bellingham, Henderson; Saka, Kane, Foden

[23 March 2023 17:50 · Michael Jones]

What is the team news?

Roberto Mancini included three uncapped players in a 30-man squad for these opening Euro 2024 qualifiers. Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone, Torino defender Alessandro Buongiorno and Atletico Tigre striker Mateo Retegui were all named in the national squad for the first time. Ciro Immobile is out injured while Napoli’s Giacomo Raspadori and Gianluca Scamacca of West Ham United have lacked playing time, with Mancini opting for Scamacca over Raspadori.

Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount and Nick Pope have withdrawn from the England squad due to injuries, while there were some notable omissions when Southgate’s group was announced last week. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Callum Wilson and Ben White weren’t included but there are spots for Kalvin Phillips and Ivan Toney. Raheem Sterling is injured.

[23 March 2023 17:45 · Michael Jones]

How to watch Italy vs England

Italy host England at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples in the opening match of the Euro 2024 qualifiers with kick off at 7.45pm.

The match is being broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK with coverage starting from 7pm.

[23 March 2023 16:06 · Michael Jones]

Italy vs England

Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s European qualifier between Italy and England in Naples. The route to Euro 2024 begins tonight with a repeat of the Euro 2020 final that Italy won via a penalty shootout.

Both teams are in Group C alongside Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta. The top two from each group will qualify for the final tournament set to take place in Germany next summer.

Tonight’s match is being hosted at Napoli’s Diego Armando Maradona Stadium and England have their work cut out. They have not won in Italy since a friendly in Rome in 1961 - over 60 years ago.

The Three Lions have also failed to beat the Italians in each of the last six meetings, a run which goes back over a decade. Will tonight be the night that England finally get one over their old rivals?