FT: ENGLAND 1 - 1 ITALY. Italy win on pens

[Bald Barry Bastad]

Feel sorry for Southgate, the decent players in the England squad ......which is the ones who don't dive and the decent , ordinary England fans especially young kids who were probably in tears .

But shearer , that bloody guy Mowbray, the press and the hangers on can all naff right off

Kane , Grealish etc are diving ponces always trying to kid the ref, as is sterling

He was the reason they lost. Southgate negativity got what it deserved.

[Des Parrot]

He was the reason they lost. Southgate negativity got what it deserved.

I agree with this. They had the right talent, skills & opportunities but never used them.

[A Quiet Monkfish]

I agree with this. They had the right talent, skills & opportunities but never used them.

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I thought Italy looked edgy for most of the 1st half. They had decent possession after the 1st 20 minutes or so, but didn't look at all confident. I'm sure England could have got a second if they kept up their high intensity/attacking game, but they just sank back into their shell. In my mind England don't have a weakness when it comes to individual players, but they lacked character, bottle. In the end, the better team won.