Four memorable clashes between England and Italy held at Wembley
Italy won Euro 2020 after beating England in the final last time out at Wembley (Nick Potts/PA)
England’s qualification path to Euro 2024 continues on Tuesday night when they host Italy at Wembley.
A win against the Azzurri will ensure Gareth Southgate’s side qualify for next year’s tournament in Germany.
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some memorable encounters between both sides at Wembley.
Italy won Euro 2020 Final at Wembley (Nick Potts/PA)
The last meeting between both sides under the arch came in 2021 when England’s dreams for a major trophy ended after being beaten in a penalty shootout.
Southgate’s side got off to a flying start through Luke Shaw’s early strike, but Leonardo Bonucci levelled for Italy as the match went into extra time before ending with spot-kicks.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saved penalties from Andrea Belotti and Jorginho, but Marcus Rashford hit a post before Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were denied by Gianluigi Donnarumma as Italy earned a 3-2 shootout victory and lifted the European Championship.
Zola gave Italy the advantage at Wembley in the qualifiers for France 1998 (Adam Butler/PA)
Aiming to qualify for their first World Cup since Italia 1990, England were drawn in a group alongside Italy as they aimed to secure a spot in the 1998 edition in France.
Cesare Maldini oversaw the Italian side playing at Wembley in 1997 and Gianfranco Zola’s 19th-minute strike was enough for the visitors to pick up three points.
England eventually went on to win the qualifying group with an historic draw against the Azzurri in Rome later in the year.
Kevin Keegan’s goal helped England beat Italy 2-0 in World Cup qualifying (PA Archive)
Similarly to the 1998 tournament, England’s qualification for the
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