England secured their place in the Euro 2024 tournament with a thrilling 3-1 victory over Italy in a sensational comeback at Wembley on Tuesday. The match witnessed Italian forward Gianluca Scamacca netting his debut goal, yet it fell short as the Azzurri were overpowered by the brilliance of Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.
Italy suffered a setback in their qualification campaign, and they now face a critical match against Ukraine in their quest to reach Euro 2024. Scamacca's moment arrived when he capitalized on a chance created by Giovanni Di Lorenzo's pass. However, England responded with a crucial penalty, dispatched by Harry Kane, leveling the score at halftime.
England's ascendancy continued as Jude Bellingham showcased his brilliance, and Marcus Rashford delivered a sensational left-footed strike, propelling England into the lead. The gap widened when Italian defender Alessandro Bastoni's mistake led to another goal by Kane, overpowering goalkeeper Gigio Donnarumma.
Italy faced multiple challenges, with key players sidelined due to injuries, notably missing talents like Sandro Tonali, Nicolò Zaniolo, Federico Chiesa, Ciro Immobile, and others.
Despite their persistent efforts to mount a comeback and numerous opportunities, Italy failed to close the gap. Scamacca, John Stones, and others made valiant attempts, but England managed to maintain their lead and secure their place in Euro 2024.