Big Match Breakdown: England v Italy

Dele Alli and Eric Dier could feature in the midfield after starting on the bench on Friday. Southgate may also choose to stick with Jesse Lingard after the forward’s impressive turn against the Netherlands.

The Italians are in a state of flux but old heroes Gianluigi Buffon and Leonardo Bonucci started their 2-0 loss to Argentina in Manchester.

Buffon’s heir Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to start between the sticks tonight and Antonio Candreva is poised to come in for Federico Chiesa.

Key Battles

Italy may not be going to the World Cup, but they remain as defensively sharp as anyone, so this will be an excellent test for England’s forwards.

Vardy’s pace and movement will be Italy’s biggest concern.  And that in turn means the battle to supply the Leicester City striker is key.

England’s central midfield partnership will need to be on-song to pick out the angles and pass their way through the Azzurri.

As for England’s defenders, they’ll need to contain Ciro Immobile, who is enjoying a sizzling season for Lazio. Torino hotshot Andrea Belotti could also cause problems with his hustling approach and physicality.

Match Odds

Coral make the hosts 23/20 favourites, with Italy out at 11/4 and the draw available at 21/10.

Both teams have netted in each of the last three and four of the last five meetings, and there’s 21/20 about each side grabbing a goal tonight.

There’s 31/20 for England to win and under 3.5 goals, while Vardy leads the first goalscorer betting at 4/1.

Lingard is 5/2 to net anytime, with Immobile Italy’s first goalscorer favourite at 11/2.

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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing