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Italy 1-2 England: Player ratings as Harry Kane, Declan Rice and ... (Sky Sports)

Harry Kane became Englands all-time record goalscorer as England beat Italy 2-1 in their first Euro 2024 Qualifier; Declan Rice was also on target while ...

Came on in a period of the game where Italy were on top. Really struggled to get into the game in the time that he was on the pitch. As the game became stretched, he showed some good touches in possession and his physicality helped Italy disrupt England's rhythm. Like many of his team-mates he endured a difficult first half but had some superb touches in the second. Plenty of bite in the tackle from the PSG midfielder, as you'd expect, but the 30-year-old struggled to have an impact in the first half as England dominated the midfield battle. Helped turn the game in Italy's favour. Improved as Italy grew into the game in the second half, but was booked for stopping a potential England counter before being replaced by Tonali. Italy's captain for the night in the absence of Leonardo Bonucci. Combined brilliantly with England's supporting forwards in the first half and continued to work tirelessly in the second. Italy's midfield had a torrid first half with the likes of Barella unable to get on the ball and dictate play. Came under pressure in the first half as England attacked with pace and energy. Largely assured in the first half, save for one early lapse.

Italy vs. England - Football Match Report - March 23, 2023 - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Get a report of the Italy vs. England 2024 European Championship Qualifying, Group Stage football match.

"It's the first time that England have won in Italy for a long, long time and to be part of that is amazing. And to everyone in here, thank you to everyone who has made this dream come alive." [Jack Grealish](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/172850/Jack-Grealish) missed a glorious chance to make it 3-0 on the stroke of half-time. "I knew it wouldn't take long but that was quick. "I want to also say a big thank you to my teammates, to the staff, the fans, my family back home and my wife. [Jude Bellingham](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/291281/Jude-Bellingham) ran the show in the early stages for England and he forced a superb save from Donnarumma when he let fly with a ferocious shot from distance. Congrats Harry!" [Argentina](/football/team?id=202)-born Retegui smashed a low shot past [Jordan Pickford](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/159443/Jordan-Pickford). [Luke Shaw](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/167127/Luke-Shaw) was sent off for a second yellow card to leave England to defend the final minutes with 10 men. [Giovanni Di Lorenzo](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/155904/Giovanni-Di-Lorenzo) was penalised for handball in the 42nd minute, finding the corner to claim another scoring record. [Harry Maguire](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire). [European Championship](/football/league/_/name/UEFA.EURO), won on penalties by Italy, England were vastly superior in the first half and went into the break with a 2-0 lead courtesy of [Declan Rice](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/238262/Declan-Rice) and Kane's record-breaking strike from the penalty spot.

Italy 1-2 England: player ratings from the Euro 2024 qualifier in Naples (The Guardian)

Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham excelled, while Harry Kane held his nerve to become England's record goalscorer.

Jack Grealish (LW) The winger was lively during the first half but missed an open goal and was sloppy in possession at times. Bukayo Saka (RW) Italy did not know what to do against the youngster’s speed and incisive dribbling. Kalvin Phillips (CM): The midfielder has not started a league game for Manchester City this season and he looked rusty at times. He was not quick enough when he stepped up in an attempt to win possession and England’s defensive shape disappeared. But he stopped playing when Harry Maguire was down and Italy attacked, leaving Shaw exposed when the left-back was sent off. But he was under pressure after being booked for time-wasting and his difficulties grew when Gnonto came on. Kyle Walker (RB): The experienced defender was untroubled by a slow Italy attack at first. Jordan Pickford (GK): England’s No 1 was underworked during the first half. Domenico Berardi (RW) The winger struggled to provide any invention. Nicolò Barella (CM) The Internazionale midfielder tried to support the attack but space was limited. Francesco Acerbi (CB) The 35-year-old’s limitations were shown up by the quality of Harry Kane’s movement. Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK) Italy’s best player during a trying first half.

Harry Kane breaks England scoring record in historic win in Italy (Ilford Recorder)

Harry Kane became England's all-time record goalscorer as Gareth Southgate's side put their World Cup frustration behind them and kicked off European ...

There was a flurry of bookings and tensions began to fray as the clock wound down, with Shaw sent off with 10 minutes remaining. Unfortunately, some visiting fans chanted the same at points during the first half. That goal was no less than England deserved given a first-half display that should have brought a third in stoppage time, only for Grealish to inexplicably hit across the face of an open goal from a Kane cross.

Italy 1 England 2: Spot-on Kane breaks goalscoring record (Hackney Gazette)

Harry Kane netted his 54th goal in an England shirt to break the national team record in their 2-1 win over Italy in Naples to get their Euro 2024…

"The World Cup was obviously a difficult way to end. A wonderful achievement." To score and win the game is special. "We spoke about getting back to it. "I knew it wouldn't take long but that was quick. "Thankfully I put it away and just a great night.

Italy vs England match preview: Team news, head-to-head, lineups ... (Goal.com)

GOAL previews the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier Italy vs England, with team news, predictions, head to head record, key players.

Gareth Southgate is under pressure to deliver results with England after the Three Lions failed to get past France in the quarter-final of the World Cup. have struggled against Italy in the recent past and will hope to get their first win in 11 years against Thursday's opponents. [Italy](https://www.goal.com/en/team/italy/eks08q2vbr45w563zrctsl5xo) will take on [England](https://www.goal.com/en/team/england/1/ck8m1cn23sukwsurgx5qakttk) as they begin their defence of the European championship in the EURO 2024 qualifier on Thursday.

Italy vs England live stream – how to watch Euro 2024 Qualifying ... (What Hi-Fi?)

How to watch an Italy vs England live stream from anywhere. Where to watch the Euro 2024 qualifying, team news, soccer without cable, what TV channel for ...

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Italy vs England LIVE: Team news, line-ups and more from Euro ... (The Independent)

England travel to Italy tonight to kick off their qualifying campaign for Euro 2024 against the current European champions. The Three Lions take on the ...

We are one of the best teams in Europe. Fifty-four: it doesn’t seem an iconic number, because Wayne Rooney’s record of 53 only stood for a few years, because, for the best part of half a century, the target was Bobby Charlton’s 49. It probably won’t be an iconic number, either, because Kane is likely to set a rather higher target for his successors. At a ground named after one of the greatest footballers, the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Kane demonstrated some of the reasons why he has become a great goalscorer. He has admitted it is likely to live with him for as long as he is around. Some 1271 men have played for the senior England team and the other 1270 have scored fewer goals than him. That was the most goals ever scored by a Three Lions player in a calendar year. Kane has also scored more penalties than any other player in England’s history, netting 18 times from the spot. He’s also England’s all-time leading scorer in European Championship qualifying matches (16 goals). This was a seriously good win, as much because of how troubling the second half became. Italy came out with aplomb and England were forced deep into their own half. Gareth Southgate’s men changed the momentum though through the opening goal just after the quarter-hour mark with Declan Rice turning home a rebound Harry Kane shot.

England fans miss Italy kick-off after buses head in WRONG ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Supporters were urged to get on public transport in order to prevent fan trouble in Naples.

It's believed around 2,500 England fans have made the trip to Italy for the first game in the qualifiers. Kick-off was not delayed meaning many missed the start of the game. Gareth Southgate's side begin their campaign in Naples tonight before playing Ukraine at Wembley on Sunday afternoon.

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