England will face Italy in their opening game of the World Cup today at Arena Amazonia.
Group D is one of the most exciting groups to watch this summer, Uruguay, England, Italy and Costa Rica. Before England and Italy game, Uruguay and Costa Rica will meet at Estádio Castelão for their first game of the World Cup.
England and Italy, both the sides have suffered a loss, England are without Arsenal winger Theo Walcott who suffered injury in a FA cup game against Tottenham in January while Italy's skipper Riccardo Montolivo was sidelined in a friendly game against Republic of Ireland on 31st May.
Stats: "Italy have failed to win any of their last seven international fixtures."
Probable Lineups:
Key Player:
England: Steven Gerrard
England: Steven Gerrard
Liverpool captain who will be playing his last international tournament is the key player of England. The 33-year-old led the list of most assists with 13 in Premier League last season.
Key Player:
Italy: Mario Balotelli
Balotelli is the first choice striker for Italy, the Italian scored 16 goals for Milan last season.
In 2014, he has netted 2 goals for Italy. The former Manchester City striker who scored three vital goals in Euro 2012 is definitely a man to watch this summer.
In 2014, he has netted 2 goals for Italy. The former Manchester City striker who scored three vital goals in Euro 2012 is definitely a man to watch this summer.
Form Guide:
England have won five, drawn three and lost two games out of their last ten fixtures.
While for Italy, they have won a single game, drawn six and lost three games out of their last ten fixtures.
England have won five, drawn three and lost two games out of their last ten fixtures.
While for Italy, they have won a single game, drawn six and lost three games out of their last ten fixtures.
Head to Head:
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England 2-1 Italy
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Friendly
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England 0-0 Italy
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Euro 2012
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England 1-2 Italy
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Friendly
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Italy 1-0 England
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Friendly
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Italy 0-0 England
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WC Qualification 1998
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Prediction:
England 3-1 Italy
England will surprise everyone this time.
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