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40% Ball Possession ITALY and 60% Ball Possession ENGLAND
Italy 1 – 1 England 
29′ Graziano Pellé 79′ Andros Townsend
Italy managing only a draw with England. Not a very enthusiastic result as the objective was to win the match. Simply put, Italy need to see their forwards deliver more goals. Italy Head Coach Antonio Conte having a special game against England as the match is played at the Juventus Stadium. Conte returning to Turin where he lived great moment with his ex team Juventus not only as player, but also as coach.
Italy opening the score in the 29th minute!!! It is Graziano Pelle to defeat England goalkeeper with a headed shot. The assist is by defender Giorgio Chiellini. It’s a goal with an “English” touch as Pellé plays in the Premier League teams Southampton. Way to go Pellé, forza!
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NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! England equalizing the score in the 79th minute. Forward Andros Townsend defeating Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon with a right footed shot in the top left corner. The assist is by Ryan Mason. What a luck! Come on Italiaaaaaaaaa
STATS Italy – England
| Italy Games won: | 8 |
| Games drawn: | 6 |
| Games lost: | 11 |
STATS – DETAILS:
- There are 25 precedents between Italy – England: Italy 10 wins, 7 draws, England 8 wins.
- Italy are undefeated in the last 4 home games against England seeing 3 wins and 1 draw.
- The last time England defeated the Italian National team in Italy as back in May 1961.
Here is JUVENTUS official starting lineup by Head Coach Antonio Conte:
ITALY (3-5-2): Buffon; Ranocchia, Bonucci, Chiellini; Florenzi, Soriano, Valdifiori, Parolo, Darmian; Pellè, Éder.
Here is ENGLAND official starting lineup by coach Hodgson:
ENGLAND (4-3-1-2): Hart; Clyne, Smalling, Jagielka, Gibbs; Jones; Henderson, Delph; Rooney; Walcott, Kane
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Stats. Here are the last 3 games.
| 24 Jun 2012 | England v Italy | L | 0-0 (2-4) | UEFA European Championship |
| 15 Aug 2012 | England v Italy | W | 2-1 | International |
| 14 Jun 2014 | England v Italy | L | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup |
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Photos of the match Italy vs England courtesy of Photo: facebook.com/FIGC
Italy Captain and goalkeeper Gigi Buffon… Just love him!!!! Grazie Capitanooooo
Italy defender Andrea Ranocchia tackling England forward Wayne Rooney
England forward Wayne Rooney challenged by Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini
The joy of Italy forward Graziano Pelle celebrating his goal against England. Surely, you bet I am also celebrating!!! ITALIAAAAAAAAA
Italy players congratulating Graziano Pelle after his goal against England
Italy midfielder Matteo Darmian tackled by England defender Kyle Walker
Italy defender Luca Antonelli attempting to stop England forward Andros Townsend
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Italy 1 – 1 England
Tuesday 31 March 2015
Juventus Stadium
Turin, Italy
20:45
Referee: Felix Brych (GER)
Assistants: Mark BORSCH and Stefan LUPP (GER)
Fourth official: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni (ITA)
Goals: 29′ Graziano Pelle (I) 79′ Andros Townsend (E)
Official formations – lineups:
ITALY (3-5-2): Buffon; Ranocchia, Bonucci, Chiellini; Florenzi, Soriano, Valdifiori, Parolo, Darmian; Pellè, Éder.
Subs: Marchetti, Sirigu, Abate, Barzagli, Moretti, Antonelli, Candreva, Cerci, Santon, Verratti, Gabbiadini, Immobile, Vázquez, Zaza.
Coach: Antonio Conte.
ENGLAND (4-3-1-2): Hart; Clyne, Smalling, Jagielka, Gibbs; Jones; Henderson, Delph; Rooney; Walcott, Kane.
Subs: Butland, Green, Cahill, Walker, Mason, Barkley, Carrick, Townsend.
Coach: Hodgson.
Match Stats
| Italy | Match Stats | England |
| 1 | Goals | 1 |
| 10 (3) | Shots (on goal) | 10 (5) |
| 19 | Fouls | 7 |
| 8 | Corner kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 40% | Ball Possession | 60% |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 8 | Saves | 4 |