Five famous clashes between England and Italy

England face Italy at Wembley on Tuesday night looking to avenge their painful Euro 2020 final defeat.

It's a crucial clash between the Three Lions and the Azzurri, with Gareth Southgate's men able to qualify for Euro 2024 by sealing a point.

Italy, meanwhile, are in need of a big victory with Ukraine breathing down their necks - level with them on 10 points.

It should be an enticing clash and a fierce battle - one of many exciting matches between the two sides over the years.

Mail Sport breaks down five of the most famous clashes between England and Italy.

Wembley: England 2-0 Italy (Keegan, Brooking) - November 16, 1977, World Cup qualifier

STEVE COPPELL: As a Manchester United player at the time, I would feel embarrassed when international weeks came around and I stayed at home.

This was my first cap and it came in a transitional phase. Ron Greenwood had just taken over as manager and I was one of three debutants along with Peter Barnes and Bob Latchford.

Ron had a reputation for playing attacking football and two wingers and a centre forward making their debuts was a signal of intent.

Italy had virtually qualified for the World Cup already but games between England and Italy will always be important and I played OK. We won thanks to goals from Kevin Keegan and Trevor Brooking but many people remember the game for the tussle between Marco Tardelli and Keegan.

Tardelli was right in Kevin’s face, intense and aggressive — but Kevin dealt with it well. It was a real demonstration of his role as a leader of that team.

Wembley: England 0 Italy 1 (Zola) - February 12, 1997, World Cup qualifier

GIANFRANCO ZOLA: It was a long pass over the top from Alessandro Costacurta, who did well to see my run. My control with my right foot