Four memorable clashes between England and Italy held at Wembley
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 v England – UEFA Euro 2020 Final – Wembley Stadium
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
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.
Soccer – World Cup Qualifier – England v Italy – Wembley
Similarly to the 1998 tournament, England’s qualification for the 1978 World Cup saw them drawn in a group with Italy.
After losing their first fixture 2-0 in Rome, England welcomed the Azzurri to Wembley 12 months later in November 1977.
Playing under manager Ron Greenwood, Kevin Keegan
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