Playing at home, the English need a victory to maintain their chances in the competition, while the Italians want to remain in the lead.
The Nations League continues with the third round this Saturday. For Group 3, England host Italy at the Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton’s home, at 15:45 (Brasilia time). For the same group and at the same time, Hungary receives Germany.
Lantern of Group 3, the English desperately need the victory to not flirt with relegation to League B of the tournament. So far, Gareth Southgate’s team has a draw and a loss in two matches played.
The English will not be able to count on midfielder Phillips and defender Tomori, who are injured. Already the attacking midfielder Phil Foden, removed by Covid-19, could be back in this match. Same situation as right-back James Justin, who showed improvement after feeling pain in his calf.
The Italian team lives the opposite, despite not qualifying for the World Cup. For the League, Azurra leads group 3 with four points.
Coach Roberto Mancini has been trying to reform the team and, this time, he will be able to count on midfielder Florenzi, defender Acerbi and forward Scamacca, who rested in the last round and are now available.
History of the clash between England and Italy
28 games: 8 England wins, 8 draws, 12 Italy wins
England 1 x 1 Italy – EURO – 11/07/21
England 1 x 1 Italy – Friendly – ​​03/27/18
Italy 1 x 1 England – Friendly – ​​03/31/15
Statistics of England and Italy in the last 10 matches
Check out some important numbers of the two teams in the last 10 matches played for all competitions:
England
. 6 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss
. Average of 3.2 goals scored per match
. Average of 0.5 goals conceded per match
. Scored goals in 90% of matches
. conceded goals in 50% of matches
. 60% of matches with over 2.5
. Both teams score in 40% of matches
Italy
. 4 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses
. Average of 1.5 goals scored per match
. Average of 1.2 goals conceded per match
. Scored goals in 70% of matches
. conceded goals in 80% of matches
. 60% of matches with over 2.5
. Both teams score in 60% of matches
