Summary

  • England qualify for Euro 2024 after impressive win over Italy

  • Kane (2) and Rashford score as Three Lions come from behind at Wembley

  • Ex-West Ham forward Scamacca had put Italy in front against run of play

  • Three Lions top of Group C on 16 points from six games

  1. Postpublished at 53 mins

    England 1-1 Italy

    Destiny Udogie risks a red as he drags down Phil Foden. The ref gives only a free-kick. The Tottenham full-back needs to be careful.

  2. Postpublished at 52 mins

    England 1-1 Italy

    Decent effort!

    Kalvin Phillips looks to make up for a sluggish first half with a whipped shot that just clears the bar. It comes from good pressing from men further forward.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 17 October 2023

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    B: This England side will go out at the group stages if they qualify. For the collection of talent they have, their play is so lethargic and uninspiring. I can't help but feel another manager could be getting way more out of them.

    Andrew: I’ve said it before, while it’s hard to argue with Southgate’s results (especially in tournaments), it’s harder to watch an England squad so full of attacking talent and dynamic players set up to play in such a slow and cautious manner.

  4. Postpublished at 50 mins

    England 1-1 Italy

    Oh, I don't know. Maybe Foden was blocked maliciously by Destiny Udogie. Looks a lot worse slowed down. No penalty awarded, though. We crack on.

    Foden pulls up his socks after getting back to his feet.Image source, Getty Images
  5. Postpublished at 49 mins

    England 1-1 Italy

    Phil Foden flings himself to the ground in the box, making out that he is blocked as he looks to skip past an Italian defender. Difficult to judge on first watch if he's fouled or not. My instinct is that he wasn't.

    It came at the end of a nice, sweeping England move, though.

    Foden lies on the floor after being flattened.Image source, EPA
  6. Postpublished at 47 mins

    England 1-1 Italy

    Looks like half the fans aren't bothered about the second half judging by how slowly they're getting back to their seats after the break.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:52 British Summer Time 17 October 2023

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    It feels like the 'Southgate out' brigade have just sapped all joy and pride from the national team. We should be buoyant right now, but instead it's all about who shouldn't be playing or managing. It's really sad to see. Is any other nation so self-defeating?

    Chris

    Zred: I didn’t know Udogie is Italian, MOTM so far and growing with each game

  8. KICK-OFFpublished at 20:52 British Summer Time 17 October 2023

    England 1-1 Italy

    Off we go again. All square. No changes.

  9. Struggle for Phillipspublished at 20:50 British Summer Time 17 October 2023

    England 1-1 Italy

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at Wembley

    Tough half for Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips, who was booked early on and looked well off the pace. He looked like a player who is short of serious action. There is a reason for that - he is short of serious action.

    Barella heads the ball away ahead of Phillips.Image source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - Your half time thoughtspublished at 20:50 British Summer Time 17 October 2023

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    Take off Phillips and get Maddison on. This Italian team are not as good as us if we play to our strengths. Go at them and get the win Gareth.

    Matty

    England desperately missing the threat and spark of Saka

    Dave

    Just turned on the match and thought I had the TV on mute. Nope, just an eerily silent Wembley...

    Jack

  11. Some record...published at 20:49 British Summer Time 17 October 2023

    HT: England 1-1 Italy

    Harry Kane has been directly involved in 32 goals in his last 30 appearances for England (26 goals and six assists), including either scoring or assisting in each of his last 10 games for the Three Lions.

  12. 'Very level game so far'published at 20:45 British Summer Time 17 October 2023

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    Matt Upson
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Kane and Acerbi battle for the ball in an aerial duel.Image source, Reuters

    It's been a bit of a to-and-fro game.

    A solid start from England, then the goal came for Italy, a real sucker punch.

    The stadium went quiet, the atmosphere dropped and it was Jude Bellingham who decided to drive forward, positive pass and run to win the penalty. Then England were back level.

    A very level game so far.

  13. HALF-TIMEpublished at 45+3 mins

    Italy 1-1 England

    Italy shocked Wembley by scoring from their first shot on goal, but Harry Kane's penalty means we go into the break all square.

    As it stands, England are qualifying for the finals in Germany next summer.

    England players celebrate with Harry Kane after his goal.Image source, Getty Images
  14. 'Udogie adds another dimension to Italy'published at 20:36 British Summer Time 17 October 2023

    England 1-1 Italy

    Matt Upson
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    We've touched on him a couple of times in this first half already, Destiny Udogie.

    He's just shown there exactly why he has started tonight. Such a driving run, bursting forward with such energy. Coming into the box from the left and doing a few one-twos.

    Just brings another dimension to this Italy side.

    Udogie pauses to pull up his socks.Image source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 45+3 mins

    England 1-1 Italy

    Big save from Jordan Pickford!

    Destiny Udogie is allowed to turn in the box and fire low, but the Everton keeper is there with a really important block.

    from amongst a scramble, Giovanni Di Lorenzo sees an effort deflected over.

  16. INJURY TIMEpublished at 45 mins

    England 1-1 Italy

    There'll be three added minutes. The band have started playing 'The Great Escape' theme. Not sure this falls into that category.

  17. Postpublished at 44 mins

    England 1-1 Italy

    Rashford takes aim at goal.Image source, Reuters

    Save!

    A long ball forward from Jordan Pickford is allowed to drop and Harry Kane finds Marcus Rashford.

    The Man Utd forward buys a yard on the outside and forces Gianluigi Donnarumma to dive and push the ball aside.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:29 British Summer Time 17 October 2023

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    Trippier has never been a left- back, no wonder Italy are targeting that side.

    Mike

    You could hear a pin drop at Wembley. No atmosphere at all.

    Mark

  19. Postpublished at 42 mins

    England 1-1 Italy

    Ukraine have equalised in Malta. As it stands, though, England have the point they need to qualify.

    Both players injured in that clash are back up and OK to carry on.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:28 British Summer Time 17 October 2023

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    England looking shockingly vulnerable to any Italian running at them particularly on England's left flank.

    Alan

    Midfield lacking balance. A Rolls Royce, a Mercedes and a ford escort. I’ll let you decide which is which.

    Oliver

    Arjun: I wonder why we’re so open through midfield and defence? Could it be because we’re playing players who never play for their clubs?