It was a night to forget in Milan for Gareth Southgate's England side as they were relegated from their Uefa Nations League group following a 1-0 defeat by Italy.
The contest marked just the second meeting between the two teams since that memorable Euro 2020 final under the iconic Wembley arch last year. The Azzuri ran out triumphant that night and they did so again on home soil via a well-taken Giacomo Raspadori strike beyond the despairing dive of Nick Pope.
In truth, England had their fair share of chances but failed to take the game by the scruff of the neck and were eventually punished as a result. Southgate cut a frustrated figure on the touchline as he watched his players fail to execute the game plan yet again.
