The finalists sit at opposite ends of the spectrum for attempts on goal: Italy average 18.0 per game, whereas England manage only 9.5. Italy have five players locked on two goals: Ciro Immobile, Federico Chiesa, Lorenzo Insigne, Manuel Locatelli and Matteo Pessina. England might expect Italy to approach the final in a similar style to the Spain game, with Emerson and the midfield bank of three dropping slightly deeper to navigate the occasion and opponent's strengths. The passing zones graphic below emphasises how Italy dropped deeper against Spain - but clearly highlights the disproportionate dip down Italy's left flank in Spinazzola's absence. England will likely test the water early in the game to see whether Italy sit deeper to draw them out or deploy their customary front-foot approach.

Source: Sky sports July 09, 2021 10:52 UTC