England's Kyle Walker wants 'payback' against Italy at Wembley

England defender Kyle Walker has warned Italy he and his teammates are after some "payback" when the Azzurri visit Wembley on Tuesday night in Euro 2024 qualifying.

The sold-out clash is the first time the two teams will have met at Wembley since the Italians beat the Three Lions on penalties in the Euro 2020 final.

The teams have faced off in Wolverhampton, Milan and Naples since that heartbreaking night for the English but Walker says this reunion in London is that bit more poignant.

“Listen, we fell short on that night,” the Manchester City and England right-back said. “This is the first time they’re coming back to Wembley, so hopefully we can go out there and put a good performance on and maybe get a little bit of payback.

“I think you learn from occasions where you’ve been in finals and lose finals and setbacks, and you go on and achieve something great.

“We get a draw and we go through, so it’s about managing the game. Obviously, first and foremost, it’s about going out and putting a performance on and winning."

Walker was speaking alongside manager Gareth Southgate at a pre-match press conference on Monday night and both emphasised the importance of securing the point needed for qualification for what would be the fourth major tournament under the 53-year-old coach's command.

“Ultimately, the first objective is always to qualify for the tournaments,” Southgate said. “Our performances earlier in the group have put us in a really strong position.

“The first thing we want to do is to play well and win the game, but we know if it’s the 87th minute and we’re level then we don’t need to lob the goalkeeper into the box at the end of the game.”