LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – England mounted a thrilling comeback, overcoming Italy 3-1 at Wembley to secure their spot in Euro 2024.
Despite needing only a point to qualify, they found themselves trailing after Gianluca Scamacca’s early opener for Italy.
Harry Kane, the team’s captain, rallied the response, converting a penalty and adding a clinical second goal following a breakaway strike from Marcus Rashford.
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Jude Bellingham played an exceptional role in this victory, as he earned the penalty that led to the equalizer and showcased an incredible burst of speed to set up Rashford for the second goal.
Kane’s heroics took his international goal tally to 61.
The victory places England atop Group C with 16 points, three ahead of second-placed Ukraine, ensuring their advancement to the 2024 tournament in Germany.
On the other hand, reigning European champions Italy face the risk of missing out on a second consecutive major tournament, sitting at 10 points, three behind Ukraine, although they have played one game less.