Preview: England-Italy
The big question is Riccardo Montolivo or Thiago Motta as Italy prepare to face England in tonight’s Euro 2012 quarter-final. The big question is Riccardo Montolivo or Thiago Motta as…
The big question is Riccardo Montolivo or Thiago Motta as Italy prepare to face England in tonight’s Euro 2012 quarter-final. The big question is Riccardo Montolivo or Thiago Motta as…
Gigi Buffon does not believe England-Italy will go to penalties, but points out the Azzurri “always do well against the big teams.” This evening the Euro 2012 quarter-final sees these…
Claudio Marchisio believes in Italy’s chances of beating England tonight and “would like to swap shirts with Steven Gerrard” at the final whistle. The Azzurri take on the Three Lions…
Andrea Barzagli was told off by Coach Cesare Prandelli when he accidentally revealed Italy’s tactics for the quarter-final with England. The manager had refused to answer questions on whether they…
Mario Balotelli held a rare Press conference, insisting he “doesn’t have to prove anything to the English, Italians or anyone else.” It’s reported that the Manchester City striker asked to…
Cesare Prandelli refused to give clues as to Italy’s system or players in the Euro 2012 quarter-final with England. “I have no tactical doubts.” The Azzurri are unbeaten so far…
Steven Gerrard has praised Italy’s midfield for their “superb technique” and believes the quarter-final with England could be decided there. “I think Andrea Pirlo is a world class player and…
Roy Hodgson insists he doesn’t “know what they mean” when people say England play in an Italian style. They take on the Azzurri in the Euro 2012 quarter-final on Sunday…
Martin Jorgensen worked with both Cesare Prandelli and Roy Hodgson and explains the similarities and differences between the tacticians. The temperature is rising ahead of Sunday night’s Euro 2012 quarter-final,…
England manager Roy Hodgson is confident his side are “not underdogs in any way” against four-times World Cup winners Italy tomorrow. The teams go head-to-head in the Euro 2012 quarter-final…
Wayne Rooney is looking forward to tomorrow’s England-Italy Euro 2012 quarter-final. “How much of a boost would it be if we beat them?” The winners of this match will go…
Paolo Di Canio believes Roy Hodgson can cause problems for the Azzurri, as his England “look like an Italian team from the 80s.” The two sides go head-to-head in the…
Thiago Motta is carrying an injury, so there are reports Riccardo Montolivo will start for a revamped Italy against England tomorrow. The Azzurri have already used a 3-5-2 and a…
It’s reported that so few Italy fans are travelling to Kiev for tomorrow’s quarter-final with England that a charter plane had to be cancelled. Due to the financial crisis, few…
Patrick Vieira gives his verdict on tomorrow’s England-Italy quarter-final and reveals he’s been in contact with Mario Balotelli. The former Milan, Juventus and Inter midfielder is now a director at…
Fabio Capello’s former England assistant has slammed “ungrateful” Wayne Rooney ahead of the Italy game. “He can’t teach us anything.” Rooney said this week that Roy Hodgson’s arrival on the…
Italy goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu has warned that quality counts for little in a quarter-final, as “England are very solid.” Italy goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu has warned that quality counts for little…
Morgan De Sanctis gives his insight into England manager Roy Hodgson’s approach and believes Italy “can win, but not without difficulty.” The Azzurri face England in Sunday’s Euro 2012 quarter-final…
Gianluigi Buffon believes Italy and England “want to recapture the prestige that has been lost in recent years” during Sunday’s Euro 2012 quarter-final clash. “I remember the game in Italia…
Scott Parker believes that whilst England are underdogs for Sunday evening’s quarter-final clash with Italy, a loss would still be a disappointment. The English face up to the Azzurri in…