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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Sport
Dan Kilpatrick

England start again under Gareth Southgate but same old story with sensational Harry Kane

England began qualification for the 2024 European Championship with an historic win in Italy, despite a spirited second-half fightback from the hosts in Naples.

Harry Kane's record 54th international goal from the penalty spot and Declan Rice's close-range finish earned England a first win Italy since 1961 after an opening 45 minutes which suggested Southgate's side are still improving after an encouraging but ultimately disappointing World Cup campaign in the winter.

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