England U20 and Italy U20 are set to clash in a U20 World Cup round of 16 encounter at the Estadio Unico Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday.
Ian Foster's Three Lions were held to a goalless draw in their final group game against Iraq but ended up on top of Group E. England defeated Uruguay and Tunisia in their previous group matches 3-2 and 1-0, respectively.
Italy, meanwhile, recorded a 3-0 win over the Dominican Republic in their final game to finish second to Brazil U20 in Group D. The Azzurini also beat Brazil 3-2 but lost to Nigeria 2-0 in their other group fixtures.
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England U20 vs Italy U20 kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | May 31, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 5pm EDT |
| Venue: | Estadio Unico Diego Armando Maradona |
The U20 World Cup game between England and Italy is scheduled for May 31, 2023, at the Estadio Unico Diego Armando Maradona in La Plata, Argentina.
It will kick off at 5pm EDT in the United States (US).
How to watch England U20 vs Italy U20 online - TV channels & live streams
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The game will be broadcast live on TV on FOX Soccer Plus and available to stream live online through Fubo.
Team news & squads
England U20 team news
Foster made quite a few changes against Iraq and it's expected that he will recall a few names for the knockouts.
Matthew Cox should take back his place in goal after both James Beadle and Teddy Sharman-Lowe were given minutes last time out, while Alex Scott returns in the middle.
Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Callum Doyle are doubts after the Coventry pair were involved in the Championship promotion playoffs on Monday, along with Aston Villa's Aaron Ramsey.
England U20 possible XI: Cox; Quansah, Edwards, Humphreys; Oyegoke, Gyabi, Scott, Vale; Devine; Joseph, Scarlett
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Beadle, Cox, Sharman-Lowe |
| Defenders: | Doyle, Edwards, Humphreys, Quansah, Samuels, Norton-Cuffy, Oyegoke |
| Midfielders: | Chukwuemeka, Scott, Gyabi, Ramsey, Vale, Devine, Edozie |
| Forwards: | Delap, Scarlett, Jebbison, Joseph |
Italy U20 team news
Daniele Ghilardi is suspended after picking up his second booking of the tournament in the Dominican Republic win. Italy U20 boss Carmine Nunziata will likely throw in Alessandro Fontanarosa as the replacement at centre-back.
With four goals to his name, Chelsea attacking midfielder Cesare Casadei will once again be involved going forward.
Italy U20 possible XI: Desplanches; Zanotti, Guarino, Fontanarosa, Giovane; Prati, Faticanti, Casadei; Baldanzi; Pafundi, Ambrosino
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Sassi, Desplanches, Zacchi |
| Defenders: | Fontanarosa, Guarino, Fiomano, Turicchia, Zanotti |
| Midfielders: | Faticanti, Innocenti, Lipani, Prati, Casadei, Pisilli, Giovane, Baldanzi, Pafundi |
| Forwards: | Esposito, Ambrosini, Montevago |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2021 | England U20 1-1 Italy U20 | U20 Elite League |
| October 10, 2019 | Italy U20 2-2 England U20 | U20 Elite League |
| October 11, 2018 | England U20 2-1 Italy U20 | U20 Elite League |
| October 5, 2017 | Italy U20 1-5 England U20 | U20 Elite League |
| June 8, 2017 | Italy U20 1-3 England U20 | U20 World Cup |