Our prediction for this Euro 2024 match:
Italy
Match Time & Date:
23/03/2023
02:45 PM
Prediction: 1-1
England
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona will host EURO 2024 qualifier between Italy and England, the two old rivals. The Azzurri missed out on a spot at the 2022 World Cup finals, and, no doubt, they are desperate to qualify for the upcoming European championship. Lazio attacker Ciro Immobile has been ruled out with injury, while fellow Federico Chiesa is back to contention after overcoming a long-term problem. Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli has been omitted.
The Three Lions, on the other hand, continue to rely on Harry Kane, who scored for Spurs in a 3-3 draw with Southampton, while Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold did not make the cut. Raheem Sterling has been left out of the squad as well, while both Marcus Rashford and Mason Mount are sidelined with injuries. Anyhow, a close encounter is on the cards in Naples, and we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw.
Highlighted Player (Marco Verratti):
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti is the creative force of the French champions and a world-class professional even though he is only 23. Deemed one of the most talented Italian players of the new generation, Marco Verratti began his career in Pescara, his home town club, from which he was directly transferred to PSG much to surprise of the general football community.
Technically gifted playmaker was snapped by Les Parisiens in 2012 in front of Napoli, Roma and Juventus in a five-year deal worth €12 million. Marco Verratti has since gone to become a key member for the French champions already surpassing the 100-game mark for PSG.
The 23-year-old playmaker is a player of great vision and awareness, very calm and composed on the ball. His passing skills are impressive often compared to Italian legend Andrea Pirlo’s. Despite his diminutive figure Marco Verratti is not afraid to get in duels and participate in defence duties which make him an all-rounder and great influence in every segment of the play.
Highlighted Team (England):
One of two oldest national football teams besides Scotland, England have been playing international matches since 1872, but the World Cup title won on home soil in 1966 remain their only major trophy up to date. The Three Lions narrowly missed out on the 1990 World Cup final, losing to Germany on penalties, while they were stopped in quarter-finals on no fewer than five occasions.
England twice reached the European Championship semi-finals, in 1968 and 1996, but they have been pretty disappointing at the start of the 21st century, despite boasting arguably the strongest league competition in the world. Sir Bobby Charlton, Jimmy Greaves and Bobby Moore were among players who secured the first major international title, whereas Gary Lineker, David Beckham, Michael Owen, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney all played an important role during the modern age.
Peter Shilton is the record holder with 125 caps for the national team, while Wayne Rooney surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton as the leading goalscorer in the England national team.
Liverpool
Burnley
Tottenham
Brighton
AS Roma
Inter
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich 
Nottingham Forest 
Newcastle 
Real Madrid 
Girona
