EURO 2021 – THE FINAL: ENGLAND v ITALY. The time is almost upon us. England’s date with destiny is here as Gareth Southgate’s men look to end a 55-year wait for a major international trophy. The Three Lions take on Italy at Wembley with the Azzurri bidding to extend a 33-match unbeaten run and claim their second European Championship crown. It promises to be a tight and highly intriguing encounter culminating in a night one of these nations will remember forever. The teams are in, so let’s get down to business and countdown the final hour of build up. Kick off 20.00 BST.
- L. Bonucci(67')
- L. Shaw(2')
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Insigne booked for a lunging tackle on Phillips.
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L. Insigne
A rare England attack in this second period. Mount drives to the left byline and fizzes a cut back towards Saka, but it's close to the Arsenal man's midriff and he can't adjust to make anything of it.
England are finally allowed to play on. Chiesa wants to come back on to boos from the crowd.
Mancini appears much calmer on the touchline now, illustrating just how dominant Italy are.
Play halted as Chiesa receives treatment. England's players are using the time to discuss a few issues. Ball retention will be top of that list of topics.
England are slow to every 50-50 at the moment. Italy are swarming around them picking pockets and eager to get the ball forward and join the attack.
It's all hands to the pump for England out there. Italy are attacking at speed and causing plenty of concern at the back. It's in stark contrast to the first period where the Three Lions were so assured.
ENGLAND CHANGE: Henderson on for Rice.
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J. Henderson
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D. Rice
CLOSE! Berardi races clear beyond Shaw to try and get on the end of a long, raking pass over the top but can only guide his volley on the run over the bar as Pickford came flying off his line.
VIDEO: Bonucci nets Italy a deserved equaliser
ENGLAND CHANGE: Saka on for Trippier.
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B. Saka
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K. Trippier
It's all Italy now. The Azzurri have their tails up. England need to do something to try and turn the tide.
That goal had been on the cards but it's fair to suggest you wouldn't expect England to ship a goal from a set piece.
GOAL! Bonucci gobbles up the rebound after PIckford had made a fine save to keep out Verratti's header. It all came after England failed to deal with a flick-on from a right-wing corner.
Goal
L. Bonucci