Sandro Tonali netted in Italy's World Cup play-off clash with Northern IrelandWith the game beginning to drift away from Italy during their World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland, it was Sandro Tonali who came up with a piece of magic. Despite qualifying for the 2010 and 2014 editions, Italy's last win in a knockout match at the World Cup remains their final triumph against France at Germany 2006. They took a gigantic step towards this summer's tournament in North America, with Manchester United target Tonali at the heart of it. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTLevel at the break, Italy had been probing against the Green and White Army, but couldn't find a breakthrough. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTIt was the dictionary definition of an all-action midfielder performance, and exactly why United should be spending big on Tonali this summer.

Source: Express March 26, 2026 22:29 UTC