Italy vs England. Prediction and Betting Tips for Euro 2024 qualification

Italy national team failed to qualify for the World Cup once again. Squadra Azzurra failed to win the qualifying group, drawing with Northern Ireland (0:0) in the final group stage match. After that, Italy suffered a sensational defeat to North Macedonia (0:1), but Roberto Mancini kept his job.

Italy played a few friendlies on November - team lost to Austria (0:2), but managed to beat Albania (3:1). There are some surprising call-ups in Roberto Mancini's team. The main one of them is Mateo Retegui, who plays for Tigre in Argentina. 23-year old Argentino-Italian forward is the best goalscorer of the league after six matches. 

Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone also has an opportunity to make his debut for the national team. He is looking outstanding in the current season, being one of the best Serie A goalkeepers right now. 

England national team put up a decent performance in the most recent World Cup, but many fans expected a better result. Gareth Southgate's team went past the group stage quite easily, beating Iran (6:2) and Wales (3:0) without any problems. Englishmen secured another easy victory, beating Senegal (3:0) in the round of 16. 

England faced France in the quarter-final, but despite a solid performance, team eventually suffered a 1:2 defeat. Harry Kane had a chance to score an equalizer, but failed to convert a penalty at the last minutes of the game. Spurs forward was called up for the upcoming game, but he has a strong rival for a starting position. Brentford striker Ivan Toney can't wait for his debut for the national team. Bees' player scored 16 goals in the current season, he is the third goalscorer of the English Premier League, losing only to Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.