ENGLAND are looking to kickstart their Nations League campaign and move off bottom of the group as they host Italy.
The Three Lions went down to a lacklustre 1-0 defeat in Hungary in their opening game before a Harry Kane penalty earned a late 1-1 draw in Germany on Tuesday.
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And this time around they have the added incentive of avenging the Euro 2020 final.
Italy beat the Three Lions on penalties at Wembley last summer to deny them a first ever European Championship and take the title to Rome.
But things have taken a turn for the worse for Roberto Mancini's men since then and, unlike England, they will not be participating in November's World Cup.
What time does England vs Italy kick off?
- England take on Italy on Saturday, June 11.
- The match kicks off at 7.45pm UK time – 8.45pm in Italy.
- It takes place at Molineux, Wolverhampton.
- Only three thousand children have been allowed to attend as Uefa handed England a game behind closed doors for crowd trouble during the Euro 2020 final.
What TV channel is England vs Italy on and can I live stream it?
- Channel 4 is the new home of England's international fixtures.
- Coverage commences at 7pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
- To stream the game live, head to the Channel 4 website.
Can I watch England vs Italy for free?
- Yes. Channel 4 is FREE for all UK viewers with a TV licence.
Team news
Kalvin Phillips was forced off early in England's draw with Germany with a "severe dead leg" and is a big doubt for this game.
Jack Grealish is likely to be handed a start after impressing as a substitute in Munich.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has left the squad however.
Roberto Mancini is likely to start with one of Arsenal target Gianluca Scamacca Giacomo Raspadori despite none scoring in the past previous matches.
Regular striker Ciro Immobile was dropped from the squad.
Former captain Giorgio Chiellini retired from international football after the 3-0 defeat to Argentina at Wembley while his replacement Leonardo Bonucci has been allowed to leave the squad.
Marco Verratti, Jorginho, Emerson Palmieri, Lorenzo Insigne and Andrea Belotti have also been allowed to begin their holidays.
Latest odds
England 4/5
Draw 5/2
Italy 18/5
*Odds from Betfair correct as of Friday, June 10
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