World Cup: Italy beat England 2-1

England have lost their opening World Cup match to Italy, beaten 2-1 in Manaus.

Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli scored the winner five minutes into the second half, after Daniel Sturridge had cancelled out Claudio Marchisio's first half opener.

Earlier, in Group D's other clash, Costa Rica unexpectedly beat Uruguay 3-1.

Alpa Patel reports.

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