In a thrilling match at Wembley Stadium, England secured their place in the European Championship, defeating Italy 3-1. England, under the management of Gareth Southgate, came from behind to earn a spot in next year’s tournament in Germany after a captivating round of qualifiers.
Italy took the lead through Gianluca Scamacca, but England bounced back with a commanding performance. Harry Kane, England’s all-time leading scorer, netted two goals, including a penalty, and Marcus Rashford added one to secure their victory.
The loss for Italy leaves them in a precarious third place, while Ukraine moved into second place with a 3-1 win over Malta. Hungary had the opportunity to secure their place but drew 2-2 against Lithuania, meaning they must wait until next month for another chance.
Denmark and Slovenia also moved closer to qualification with away victories in Group H. Kazakhstan kept their slim hopes alive with a surprising 2-1 win over Finland.
In a friendly match, France secured a dominant 4-1 win over Scotland, with Benjamin Pavard scoring a brace. France and Scotland had already secured their places in the Euro 2024 finals.
The final round of group qualifiers will take place next month, with the tournament scheduled for June 14 to July 14. England joins Germany, Austria, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, and others in booking their spot at the European Championship.
