How 10-man England Beat Italy 2-1 in Opening Euro 2024 Qualifier Thanks to Kane's Record Goal
In a thrilling opening match of the Euro 2024
Qualifiers, England overcame Italy 2-1, despite playing with ten men for much
of the game. The match, held at Wembley Stadium in London, saw England striker
Harry Kane score his record-breaking 60th international goal, securing victory
for his team.
The game got off to a rocky start for England
when defender John Stones was shown a straight red card just 12 minutes into
the match for a high challenge on Italy's Lorenzo Insigne. Despite being a man
down, England managed to take the lead just before half-time, with a goal from
midfielder Phil Foden.
Italy fought back in the second half, putting
pressure on England's defense and testing goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. They were
eventually rewarded with an equalizer in the 67th minute, with a goal from
substitute Andrea Belotti.
But England refused to give up, and in the 83rd
minute, Kane scored the winning goal, breaking Wayne Rooney's record to become
England's all-time top scorer. The Tottenham Hotspur striker picked up a loose
ball in the box and fired it past Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma,
sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Despite Italy's best efforts to find an
equalizer, England held on for the win, securing three crucial points in their
bid to qualify for the Euro 2024 tournament. The victory was made all the more
impressive by the fact that they were playing with ten men for over
three-quarters of the game.
England manager Gareth Southgate praised his
team's resilience and determination, saying, "It was an incredible
performance from the lads. To go down to ten men so early and still come away
with a win against a top-class team like Italy is a testament to their
character and spirit."
The win sets England on course for a successful
qualifying campaign, while Italy will be looking to bounce back from their
opening defeat. The two teams are set to meet again in the final match of the
group stage, and it promises to be another thrilling encounter between two of
Europe's top soccer teams.
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