NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) - Gareth Southgate became only the third England manager to win 50 matches as his side ended a wait of more than 60 years for an away victory over Italy on Thursday.
Harry Kane's record-breaking 54th goal for his country, scored from the penalty spot, sealed a 2-1 win that gave England a flying start to their Euro 2024 qualification campaign.
Southgate's decision to start Kalvin Phillips despite his lack of game time for Manchester City paid off and he trusted Jack Grealish from the start - a decision many England fans demand every time the squad meets up. After dominating the first half when they could have been three or four goals ahead, England were unrecognisable after the break as they allowed a less-than-vintage Italian side to take command as Southgate's players inexplicably backed off.From the moment Mateo Retegui struck for the hosts in the 56th minute it was one-way traffic but England, despite having Luke Shaw sent off late on, managed to hold out for a win that makes them favourites to win Group C.
This time England prevailed and Southgate will point to the fact that Italy lost a Euro qualifier for the first time in 41 matches.
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