England had many chances and in attack they where excellent going forward and Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge both played very well. Contrary to popular opinion I thought Wayne Rooney played well.
Where England lost the game was in defence and the goalkeeper. What was most surprising and frustrating about Roy Hodgson pick of these players is that three of four have only played domestic games last season and none of them won any silverware.
A sign of a defence struggling is when they are backing off as opposed to putting in tackles.
However despite this poor defence England will I think make it to the knock out stages but that is as far as they can go with this ineffective defence.
Italy did what they needed to do to win the match and I got the impression that they where not fearful of losing to England and going as far as helping English players with cramp.
So Italy where not tested in this game but I am sure they will make it through the knock stages and beyond.
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