The “Three Lions” team will try to take revenge on “Squadria Azzurri” for losing the final of the last European Championship.
The match will take place on Thursday, March 23 of the 1st round of selection for Euro-2024 between the national teams of Italy and England.
The teams will play in Naples at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. The starting whistle will sound at 21:45 Kyiv time.
The national teams of Italy and England got into group C, where, in addition to them, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta will also perform.
The Ukrainians miss the first round of qualifying for the continental championship, while North Macedonia will host Malta on March 23.
It should be noted that last year Italy and England met twice in the group of the League of Nations: a goalless draw was recorded in the foggy Albion, and the hosts were stronger in the Apennine Peninsula – 1:0.
In addition, the English and Italians met each other in the final of the previous draw of the continental championship. The winner of Euro-2020 was the “Squadra Azurra”, defeating the “Three Lions” in a penalty shootout.
Where to watch the match Italy – England
MEGOGO media service will show the match of the first round of selection for Euro-2024 between the national teams of Italy and England live on the territory of Ukraine.
Predictions of bookmakers for the match Italy – England
In the upcoming match, bookmakers give a slight advantage to Gareth Southgate’s wards. You can bet on the victory of the “Three Lions” team with a coefficient of 2.61. Draw – 3.25. “Squadra Azzurri” win – 2.98.
We will remind, the national team of Ukraine will start the selection for the continental championship with a match of the 2nd round against England, which will take place on Sunday, March 26, in London at the Wembley stadium. The game starts at 19:00 Kyiv time.
- The two best teams from each group will advance to the finals of the 2024 European Championship. The holders of three more tickets to the continental championship will be determined in the play-offs, where 12 teams will enter depending on their performances in the 2022/23 Nations League.
- The draw for the final part of Euro-2024 will take place in December 2023, and the tournament itself will be hosted by Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024.
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Source: TSN