As fans flock to Wembley Stadium to watch Italy and England compete for the continental championship trophy this Sunday, the curtain comes down on an enthralling summer of Euro 2020 football. After winning a tense penalty shootout against Spain, Roberto Mancini’s side qualified for the final, while England required 120 minutes to beat Denmark 2-1 in the semi-finals. It’s been 53 years since Italy won the trophy, and Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions are attempting to make their own chapter of history in their first major tournament final in 55 years. Here is our expert guess on Italy vs England prediction and lineup for Euro 2020 final match.
Team news
Italy lineup: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Emerson; Jorginho, Barrella, Verratti; Chiesa, Immobile, Insigne
In Italy’s penalty shootout victory over Spain on Tuesday, Federico Chiesa was pulled off and his presence in Euro 2020 final is dubious.
England lineup: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Phillips; Saka, Mount, Sterling; Kane
Without suffering any casualties England won their extra-time match against Denmark.
Gareth Southgate will choose between a back three and a back four for the final, although he may well remain with the same lineup as on Wednesday night.
The only real question is who will start with Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling up front, with Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, and Jadon Sancho all in contention.
Italy vs England Prediction
Italy rode their luck against Spain in the semi-finals but eventually prevailed on penalties. The Italian team hasn’t won the title since 1968. Since 1966 England qualified for their first major tournament final after beating Denmark 2-1 in extra time on Wednesday night.
In their last six big tournament matches, they haven’t defeated Italy, but they have home advantage on Sunday night. Both sides have the defensive strength to shut out the opposition also have the attacking wits to get past the other’s defense. There’s no doubt that this will be a game to remember.
However, the two countries have drawn two 1-1 friendly matches since 2015, and a win for England at Wembley would be the first time they have ever beaten Italy in a major competition.
Our Prediction: Italy 2-2 England (a.e.t, Italy to win on penalties)
