Football news - England announce March friendly with Italy

ByReuters

Published 09/12/2019 at 12:20 GMT

England will play Italy in a pre-Euro 2020 international friendly on March 27 at Wembley Stadium, the FA confirmed on Monday.

England manager Gareth Southgate speaks to the press during the England press conference on November 16, 2019 in Pristina, Kosovo.

Image credit: Getty Images

Both sides qualified for Euro 2020 after topping their respective groups, with Italy qualifying with a perfect record of 10 wins in 10 games.

The fixture will be played exactly two years to the day since they last played out a 1-1 draw at the same venue. England also host Denmark, whom they last played in March 2014, four days later at Wembley.

Football

Dele Alli sets sights on 2026 World Cup - 'Light at the end of the tunnel'

16/04/2024 at 16:41

England are in Group D at Euro 2020 along with Croatia, the Czech Republic and a yet-to-be decided play-off winner.

Italy are in Group A with Wales Switzerland and Turkey, whom they face in the tournament opener in Rome on June 12.

Euro 2024

Dier eyes place in England squad at Euro 2024 - 'I'm that level of a player'

09/04/2024 at 17:13

Premier League

Mainoo 'will be crucial for England this year' - Cole

04/04/2024 at 20:30

Premier League

'Wonderful talent' Palmer 'could be another weapon' for England - Ferdinand

04/04/2024 at 19:52

Join 3M+ users on app

Stay up to date with the latest news, results and live sports

Download

Scan me