Andros Townsend admits it “had to be a strike from 25 yards” to beat Gigi Buffon as Italy drew 1-1 with England.

“I was delighted. It was a difficult game and hard to break them down,” the goalscorer told ITV Sport.

“It was going to have to be a strike from 25 yards to score today. It was all us after the equaliser and we had chances for the equaliser.

“It is a good result against Italy on their home patch.”

Andros Townsend admits it “had to be a strike from 25 yards” to beat Gigi Buffon as Italy drew 1-1 with England.

“I was delighted. It was a difficult game and hard to break them down,” the goalscorer told ITV Sport.

“It was going to have to be a strike from 25 yards to score today. It was all us after the equaliser and we had chances for the equaliser.

“It is a good result against Italy on their home patch.”

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