Postpublished at 23:09 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Italy now looking a real threat, as Matteo Darmian gets in again. More good defending though shuts him out.
Summary
England beaten in World Cup opener
Balotelli gets the winner with a header
"Best we have played under me" - Hodgson
Replay: Click Live Coverage to watch the match again
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PENALTY APPEALpublished at 23:08 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
England are pressing very hard and very early. That will take its toll in the Manaus heat for sure.
The pitch on the far side is beginning to resemble a cabbage patch already.
Italy now have a flowing move and Andrea Pirlo wants a penalty for handball against Glen Johnson. Seen them given...
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BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty in Manaus"England's fans turning up the volume after those early efforts from Raheem Sterling and Jordan Henderson. Encouraging start."
GREAT SAVE!published at 23:05 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
More than one member of the BBC Sport team thought that was in from Raheem Sterling, a great hit.
And Jordan Henderson is next up, rifling in a shot from range which Salvatore Sirigu has to push away.
Great start!
Image source, AFPPostpublished at 23:04 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Former England defender Phil NevilleThat's why Raheem Sterling is in the team. One second we're defending on the edge of our box and the next we're attacking. The Italian defenders aren't the most mobile."
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Rob, Newbury: I simply cannot understand the lack of appreciation for Welbeck. Fast, skilful, hard working, better scoring record for England than Sturridge, doesn't get sent off like Sterling, isn't lazy and selfish like Barkley. And he has actually won medals.
CLOSE!published at 23:04 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
What a hit! Raheem Sterling starts as he means to continue, beating two men in midfield before arrowing a shot into the side-netting from 25 yards!
Wonderful effort. Almost a special goal.
Image source, AFPPostpublished at 23:03 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Matteo Darmian gets up from right-back to put in a low cross which Phil Jagielka hoists clear.
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Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live"The formations are interesting. Wayne Rooney has gone to the left for England, Raheem Sterling will play in the number 10 role off Daniel Sturridge. Although it does look like in particular Sterling and Rooney are going to move around."
"And for Italy, Andrea Pirlo looks like he may play further forward, with Daniele De Rossi in the holding role."
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Former England defender Phil Neville"There's so much expectation but the preparation has been spot on. It's so important when Daniele de Rossi and Andrea Pirlo get to the ball we've got to get to them to stop balls over the top.
"It's almost a perfect night for football. The pitch was cutting up a little bit in the warm-up but the temperature is fine. There won't be any complaints from Roy Hodgson or Cesare Prandelli."
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Glen Johnson gives away a cheap free-kick as England look to press high up the field. Mario Balotelli is a bit isolated up top for the Italians.
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Raheem Sterling starts down the middle, in behind Daniel Sturridge, as Gary Cahill mops up a ball over the top. Andrea Pirlo's first searching pass is overhit. The conditions are 'almost perfect' according to Phil Neville.
KICK-OFFpublished at 23:00 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Italy get the ball rolling and we are away...
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live"I just hope the England players enjoy the occasion, relax, play at a high tempo that the Italians will not enjoy, but also keep the ball a lot better than them."
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Steven Gerrard wins the toss and will bat first.
Text us on 81111published at 22:57 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Debbie, Nottingham: I am feeling rather sick.... this happens every four years. My dad and I are sat in the kitchen and will probably wake the whole street up if we score. Think it's a very good side with lots of new faces which is what we have needed for a long time. Brilliant result for England earlier and a shock to all, well done Costa Rica now time for us boys to show them we are here to stay.
ANTHEMSpublished at 22:56 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Altogether more passion from the Italians though. Gigi Buffon was missed down the line-up but some excellent shirt holding from team-mate to team mate.
And top beards. Andrea Pirlo sporting the Alan Rickman from Die Hard beard tonight...
Image source, Getty ImagesGet involed at #myworldcupseatpublished at 22:55 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Image source, AFPEngland goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain:, external "The England girls watching from Belarus after our World Cup Qualifier today! #myworldcupseat"
ANTHEMSpublished at 22:55 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Roy Hodgson wanted a loud national anthem from England and he gives it a good go from the dugout. Good baritone from Joe Hart...
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Former England defender Rio Ferdinand"I've got more confident as this week's gone on so I'm going 1-0 England."