SPORTFor all the differences in style and approach, there is a remarkable symmetry to the journeys taken by England and Italy towards Sunday’s Euro 2020 final. Still, players in the squad who experienced the bitterness of failure and its fall-out know where they have come from. Like Southgate, Mancini turned to youth, but his biggest impact has been on the style of football produced by the Azzurri. Efficient with his passes: 93% pass accuracy at #EURO2020Can he put on a masterclass against England in the final on Sunday? There may be little to choose between the two starting lineups but England have stronger options on the bench as Chiellini noted.

Source: News 24 July 09, 2021 15:22 UTC