Italy boss Roberto Mancini expects ‘very different game’ behind closed doors
Italy boss Roberto Mancini has agreed with Gareth Southgate that playing England behind closed doors is embarrassing.
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England's Southgate says playing in near-empty stadium is 'embarrassing'
Gareth Southgate said on Friday it is an "embarrassment" that his England side have to face Italy in front of a tiny crowd at Molineux this weekend as punishment for fan violence at the Euro 2020 final. England were given a two-match stadium ban, with one game suspended, after ticketless supporters fought their way into Wembley to witness their defeat to Italy on penalties last year. As a result of the disorder, there will be only around 3,000 fans in attendance to watch the re-match against Italy in the Nations League on Saturday.
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Gareth Southgate defends England approach and vows to not outstay his welcome
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'If it's an embarrassment, it is for England' – Gareth Southgate on playing Italy behind closed doors
England manager Gareth Southgate says it’s an embarrassment for England to play their UEFA Nations League match against Italy behind closed doors. The Three Lions face Italy at Molineux on Saturday in a match that will be shown without paying fans, as The FA was given a two-match ban, one suspended, after the crowd trouble which marred the Euro 2020 final at Wembley last year. Ad/> However, a total of 3,000 children under the age of 14 who have been granted free admission will be able to watch the game under UEFA rules — with the game coming four days after a trip to Germany, with Southgate praising those fans who travelled.
Phil Foden a doubt for England’s clash with Italy as Gareth Southgate hails Jack Grealish
Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden is back in training but may not be ready in time for England’s Nations League clash with Italy at Molineux on Saturday.