The most recent of England’s wins over Italy came in a 2012 international friendly, with Jermain Defoe netting the winner in a narrow 2-1 victory. This includes a World Cup qualifier in 1977 and a 3-2 victory back in 1934, an international friendly which marked their second ever meeting. Yes, England have beaten Italy on eight previous occasions, out of a total of 27 matches. Plus, find out all the details about how to watch Italy v England on TV and the odds and favourites when it comes to who will win Euro 2020. We’ve looked back at all the previous encounters between England and Italy over the years, compiling some facts and figures and looking at the overall head-to-head record and comprehensive history of the footballing battles between the two sides. It’s all set up to be a very close affair and, while it will certainly be the most important match between these two nations, it’s certainly not the first time they’ve met. Statistically at Euro 2020, we look more than ready to handle what Italy have to throw at us. England aren’t to be discounted though – far from it.