Published on 18.10.2023
England staged a remarkable comeback, defeating Italy 3-1 at Wembley and securing their place in Euro 2024.
Even though Gareth Southgate’s team only needed a draw to qualify for the upcoming summer’s tournament, they conceded an early goal to Gianluca Scamacca. However, the response was led by Captain Harry Kane, who converted a penalty and then scored a clinical second goal, capitalizing on a breakaway strike initiated by Marcus Rashford.
The skipper sums up a fantastic night.
— England (@England) October 17, 2023
❤️ @HKane pic.twitter.com/Jk7zDPWDxg
While Harry Kane’s goals added to his international tally, reaching 61 goals, Jude Bellingham played an outstanding role. He not only won the penalty leading to the equalizer but also showcased an incredible burst of speed, assisting Rashford in scoring the second goal.
This victory elevated England to the top of Group C with 16 points, three points clear of second-placed Ukraine. They have secured their place in next summer’s tournament in Germany.
In contrast, Italy, the reigning European champions, now face the risk of missing out on a second consecutive major tournament. They have 10 points, trailing Ukraine by three points, albeit with one less game played.
