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Sunday, April 28
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World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 14, 2014 at 11pm UK
 
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England
1-2
Italy

Sturridge (37')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Marchisio (35'), Balotelli (50')

The Match

Player Ratings

Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during England's 2-1 defeat to Italy in their opening World Cup match this evening.

Analysis

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's 2-1 defeat to Italy in their opening match of the 2014 World Cup.

Match Report

England lose their World Cup Group D opener with a 2-1 defeat to Italy in Manaus.

Live Commentary

Relive England's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Italy in their World Cup opener courtesy of Sports Mole's live coverage of the match.

HT Report

England hold Italy to 1-1 at half time in their World Cup Group D opener in Manaus.

Team News

England name Liverpool midfielder Raheem Sterling in their starting XI for this evening's World Cup Group D opener against Italy in Manaus.

Preview

Sports Mole previews England's opening World Cup match against Italy ahead of the meeting between the two sides in Manaus.

Head to Head
Jun 5, 2013 7.30pm
Group Stage
01
England
Italy
> Match Report
Build-up

Shearer puts pressure on Rooney

SP

Buffon confirms absence against England

BC

Hoddle: 'Lampard must start against Italy'

H'

Buffon out of England clash

BO

Barton reveals "man-crush" on Pirlo

BR

Report: Buffon out of England match

RB

Lennon: 'England need Rooney'

L'

Gerrard praises Strurridge

GP

Vialli: 'Italy have slight advantage'

V'

England vs. Italy: Five key factors

EV

Buffon limps out of training

BL

Hodgson "happy" with Manaus pitch

H&

Henderson: 'England players confident'

H'

Welbeck passed fit for Italy clash

WP

Gerrard: 'England will be brave'

G'

Henderson: 'Youngsters have no fear'

H'

Barzagli: 'Juventus bond huge help to Italy'

B'

Milner: 'England have good player mix'

M'

FIFPro critical of Manuas pitch quality

FC

Cole: England have "great chance"

CE

Baines hails England team spirit

BH

Barnes: Rooney is England's "most important player"

BR

Milner: 'Heat is not an issue'

M'

Vialli: 'Balotelli has earned starting spot'

V'

De Sciglio to miss England clash

DS

Manaus pitch spray-painted green?

MP

Barzagli wary of England threat

BW

Italy to train at stadium

IT

Barzagli plays down Manaus heat

BP

Cahill: 'I don't know what to expect'

C'

Italy concerned about Manaus pitch

IC

Cahill: 'No masterplan for Pirlo'

C'

Parlour: 'Gerrard as good as Pirlo'

P'

Owen: 'Dropping Rooney is not an option'

O'

Ancelotti: 'Italy must stay united'

A'

Jagielka: 'Italy not immune to Manaus conditions'

J'

Benitez: 'Man-marking may not stop Pirlo'

B'

England to inspect Manaus pitch

ET

Pirlo: 'We know how to defeat England'

P'

Rooney hails 'best' England squad

RH

Pirlo: 'I'll retire from Italy after WC'

P'

Rooney: 'England are better than Italy'

R'

Pirlo plays down Manaus heat

PP

Rooney: 'Welbeck will be fine'

R'

Welbeck misses England training

WM

England squad take anti-malaria tablets

ES

Barnes: 'Bench youngsters for Italy game'

B'

Keown: 'England can deal with Balotelli'

K'

Sterling 'very much in consideration' for Italy start

S'

Marchisio expects difficult England test

ME

Hodgson cautious over conditions

HC

Hodgson: 'England not focusing on Pirlo'

H'

Hodgson: "Nothing wrong" with Gerrard

H&

Prandelli: 'Italy must improve'

P'

Balotelli not guaranteed starting spot

BN

Hodgson reveals Pirlo plan

HR

Wilshere: 'England are prepared for Pirlo'

W'

Lallana: Facing Italy would "mean the world"

LF

Oxlade-Chamberlain trains with England

OT

Barkley: 'England must set tone against Italy'

B'

Abate wary of England

AW

Henderson: 'England have no fear'

H'

Espinoza: 'England need to control possession'

E'

Chiellini: 'England's identity is the same'

C'

Hart hopeful of error-free tournament

HH

Henderson: Sterling can be "secret weapon"

HS

Johnson: "We are ready now"

J&

Hodgson lauds England positivity

HL

Zola: 'Italy must stop Sturridge, Rooney'

Z'

Who should start for England against Italy?

WS

Johnson: 'England have improved'

J'

Brazil's top five World Cup goals

BT

Scholes: 'England should man-mark Pirlo'

S'

Redknapp: 'Rooney needs to start'

R'

Hodgson unsure over starting XI

HU

Sterling to start World Cup opener?

ST

Hodgson not set on XI for Italy game

HN


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