England starts the European qualification with a great victory, triumphs over Italy England has started the qualification for the 2024 European Championship with a very important victory.
The “Three Lions” triumphed 1:2 in the trip to Italy, in the duel that took place at the “Diego Armando Maradona” stadium in Naples. Declan Rice put the guests ahead in the 13th minute of the match, Harry Kane doubled the lead in the 44th minute after converting the penalty.
With this goal, Kane became the best scorer in the history of England with 54 goals, passing Wayne Rooney.
The second half was much better for the Italians who scored early.
Retegui managed to narrow the lead for Italy in the 56th minute of the match. In the 80th minute, Luke Shaw received a second yellow card and was sent off.
Until the end, Italy tried to score the equalizing goal, but the English were attentive in the defensive phase. Thus, England now has three points, while Italy is currently without a point.