This archive report was first published on 10 July 2021.
Italy's Spinazzola a Key Factor in England Showdown ¶
Published on July 10, 2021, Italy's talisman, Spinazzola, is a huge factor in the Euro 2020 final against England.
With Spinazzola present, England would be the underdogs, but without him, Italy looked weaker, as seen in their match against Spain.
England won't have the home advantage, which they enjoyed in the semis, and will feel the pressure of expectation.
Goalkeeper Pickford, while imperious at times, sometimes wobbles under pressure, a trait that the Italians will target to exploit.
The game is hard to call, but Italy boasts a better balance in the squad, with a solid defense that can counter England's explosive pace and natural finisher, Harry Kane.
How the game swings depends on who can ride the pressure and settle into playing their game first.
Interestingly, England has failed to beat Italy in their last six encounters at major tournaments.
According to Betika.com, the odds for an Italy win are 3.10, while an England win runs at 2.65, with a possible full-time draw at 3.10.
Italy are undefeated in their last 18 matches (European Championship), while England are undefeated in their last 9 matches (European Championship).
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of England's last 6 games (European Championship).
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