Italy vs England Match Preview

Italy vs England | International Friendly | 00:15 IST

Two of the giants in the world of football take on each other in a friendly international game which has already been marred by controversy.

This time, the Italians have rejected FA's proposal to commemorate the deaths of 39 supporters before the 1985 European cup final between Liverpool and Juventus.

Though Juventus, who will host the friendly, said they appreciated the gesture, do not want to detract from their own planned memorial in May.

Coming to the game, Italians come off a draw with Bulgaria in the qualifiers of Euro's. Conte who is already under pressure has a depleted squad with no Daniel De Rossi or Pirlo available.

For England, it was a good outing last time as they won by a margin of four against Lithuania. Harry Kane the inform man who already opened his England scoring is expected to start with Sterling, Welbeck not available.

Probable Line Ups:

Italy: Sirigu; Ranocchia, Bonucci, Moretti; Abate, Verratti, Santon, Soriano, Parolo; Pelle, Eder

England: Hart, Clyne, Smalling, Jones, Gibbs, Henderson, Carrick, Delph, Walcott, Kane, Rooney.

Prediction:

Italy 2-2 England

31st March, Juventus Stadium, 1945 GMT