Gareth Southgate’s team dominated Italy early on but the manager recognised that dropping deep only invited trouble in Naples
England can already see a path to glory at Euro 2024. If that sounds like the usual triumphalism then consider how mature Gareth Southgate’s team looked during the first 45 minutes in Naples on Thursday night. There was a boldness to, an easy balance in midfield, invention and incision in attack, and Italy could have had no complaints if the game had been over as a contest at half-time.
The potential was obvious during the first half in Naples. Kane was outstanding, confusing the Italian defence with his movement and bullying them with his strength. The captain epitomised England’s authority. In the final of the Euros Southgate had reverted to caution, sacrificing a midfielder by playing a back three, leaving Rice and Kalvin Phillips outnumbered in the middle. There was too much emphasis on containment. England could not push on after going ahead at Wembley.
Mancini was positive. He had his team playing higher, giving Verratti and Jorginho more space, and England paid for dropping off. “If you start any second half like we did you will be in trouble,” Southgate said. “We conceded a really poor goal. There were several errors in the lead-up to it.”
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