England player ratings v Italy: Liverpool teenager shines
Player ratings for England as they kicked off their 2014 World Cup campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Italy in Manaus. In a repeat of…
England Archives: 06/2014
England 1-2 Italy: Former Manchester City striker scores winner
England suffered a 2-1 defeat against Italy in Manaus as Mario Balotelli scored the winner for the Azzurri in their opening Group D game at…
Confirmed: England line-up for Italy clash – Liverpool target misses out
How many of the Manchester United and Liverpool stars feature in tonight’s Group D game in Manaus? England will be determined to kick off their…
VIDEO: Hodgson’s England ‘well prepared’ for Italy clash
The England manager faced the media ahead of World Cup opener against Italy in Manaus on Saturday. Roy Hodgson says that England are ready for…
Owen says England wonderkid must start against Italy
Liverpool legend Michael Owen describes Everton starlet Ross Barkley as a “match-winner” and wants him to start against Italy. Michael Owen believes that England manager…
Prandelli admits Buffon an injury doubt
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli admits that goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is an injury doubt ahead of their opening World Cup game against England. Italy legend Gianluigi…
World Cup – Last time they met: England v Italy
Tonight’s crucial meeting between the European rivals in Group D will be their 25th match against each other, but what happened in the last meeting?…
England v Italy – Key Battles: Liverpool legend can control the game
If England hope to succeed against Italy, then Steven Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge will need to overcome Andrea Pirlo and Giorgio Chiellini respectively. Ciro Immobile…
England v Italy preview – United forward key to Three Lions’ success
England’s hopes of success hinge on how well Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney plays, while Italy have their own talisman in Andrea Pirlo. To be…
VIDEO: Manchester City star – We are united
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart says that England have a strong team spirit heading into their World Cup game against Italy. England and Manchester City…
