Defeating Italy, England qualified for EURO 2024

England need 3 more points to secure a place in the EURO 2024 finals. At home, coach Gareth Southgate and his team did not disappoint fans.

The home side fielded their best possible line-up. Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham all started. England started quickly and aggressively. However, it was Italy who scored first. Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a close-range tap-in.

England continued to attack in search of an early equaliser, and they did so in the first half. Jude Bellingham was fouled as he dribbled straight into the centre of the Italian box. Harry Kane easily beat Gianluigi Donnarumma from the penalty spot.

England beat Italy to qualify for EURO 2024.

The two teams played an exciting attacking game. The England striker was the one who took advantage of the opportunity better.

In the 57th minute, Bellingham launched a quick counter-attack by passing to Marcus Rashford on the left wing. The Man Utd striker turned inside before finishing accurately, scoring the second goal for the home team.

In the 77th minute, Marc Guehi made a long pass to Harry Kane, who skillfully managed to eliminate two Italian defenders. The England captain defeated Donnarumma for the second time. This was also the final goal of the match.

England won 3-1 and qualified for EURO 2024. They have 16 points after 6 matches, with 2 matches left. Ukraine is second with 13 points but only has one match left.

Italy have 10 points from six games. The reigning EURO champions must win their remaining two matches against direct rivals North Macedonia and Ukraine.