Harry Kane stole the present on a historic night time as 10-man England earned a well-known win in Italy.The Three Lions captain struck his 54th objective for his nationwide staff to interrupt Wayne Rooney’s report as Gareth Southgate’s aspect brushed their hosts apart within the first half.Declan Rice had already earned his aspect the lead however, after the break, Mateo Retegui pegged England again earlier than Luke Shaw’s sending off arrange a nervy finale.
Italy vs England | Euro 2024 Qualifier | Thursday twenty third March 2023
Harry Kane turns into England’s all-time prime scorer with 54th goalThe FA by way of Getty ImagesHarry Kane turns into England’s all-time prime scorer with 54th goalEngland
Harry Kane turns into England’s all-time prime scorer with 54th goalEngland
England held on as Southgate earned his fiftieth win as England supervisor and his aspect’s first in Italy since 1961. It’s a significant three factors to kick off the Euro 2024 qualification marketing campaign in Group C with Ukraine visiting Wembley Stadium on Sunday.Learn MoreNizaar Kinsella reviewed the performances in England’s first match since their World Cup disappointment.Jordan Pickford – 6An error in possession on the finish of the primary half, however solely needed to make one save regardless of England enjoying with 10 males for the final quarter-hour.Kyle Walker – 6A conservative and unglamourous full-back efficiency the place he was harshly booked for losing time.Harry Maguire – 6A proactive defensive efficiency, successful balls excessive up the pitch and his play in possession was excellent till Italy scored. Even nonetheless he justified his choice regardless of not being an computerized starter for Manchester United.John Stones – 6Similarly wonderful in constructing assaults as Maguire however with out fairly the identical dominance in his duels. He made a number of blocks late on when England had been beneath stress.Luke Shaw – 5Having excelled on the World Cup, his set-piece supply brought on Italy issues tonight, maybe unfortunate to be despatched off when incomes England’s third yellow card for dissent.Jude Bellingham – 8A class act. Frequently has opposition on the again foot and dominated an Italian midfield to construct on his sensational World Cup shows. Like others, discovered it tougher afterward.Declan Rice – 7Opened the scoring by planting a shot into the nook of Gianluigi Donnarumma’s objective on his weaker left foot. Wonderful within the first half, however light after Roberto Mancini’s good tactical switches.Kalvin Phillips – 6Southgate’s most questionable choice on account of an absence of minutes at Manchester Metropolis, however got here shut with a long-range shot within the thirty second minute. Helped dominate possession within the first half however understandably light whereas missing health.Bukayo Saka – 7His whipped nook led to Rice’s opener, whereas the Arsenal winger additionally labored England’s first shot of the sport. Wonderful on the break and created possibilities all through.Harry Kane – 8Broke England’s all-time goalscoring report throughout an immaculate first half by which he was the perfect participant on the pitch. A Three Lions legend.Jack Grealish – 5His operating off the ball value him possibilities, and missed a sitter in first-half stoppage time. He was the primary participant to be substituted, which wasn’t a shock.SubstitutesPhil Foden – N/AThe Man Metropolis winger spent most of his time defending as England misplaced their manner late on, unfortunate to be substituted following Shaw’s purple card.Conor Gallagher – 6A good cameo breaking apart the play late on, simply as he has been doing for Chelsea in current weeks.Kieran Trippier – 6He was already arguing with the Italy gamers and officers earlier than approaching and introduced his expertise in the previous couple of minutes to information England dwelling for victory.Reece James – N/AAaron Ramsdale, Fraser Forester; Ben Chilwell; Eric Dier, Marc Guehi; Jordan Henderson, James Maddison; Ivan Toney