Roberto Mancini claims Italy clashes with England should be renamed El Clasico.
Italy boss Mancini also claimed Gareth Southgate’s side are “one of the best in the world” as the old rivals prepare to go into battle again. T he Azzurri broke English hearts in the Euros final at Wembley in 2021 and they also defeated England in the Nations League in Milan last year while they shared a goalless draw at Molineux.
England have not won in Italy since 1961 but they have become very familiar rivals as they go head-to-head again for Euros qualification. Former Manchester City boss Mancini said: “It's become a bit of a Clasico. It’s the fourth time we've come up against them.