Italy and England, both formidable nations in the sphere of international football, have scripted their unique narratives in the UEFA European Championships. Italy has won the tournament twice while the Three Lions still patiently wait for their moment of European glory.
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Italy and England UEFA Euros Tournament Record
Italy holds the distinction of being a two-time champion in the UEFA European Championship. They’re one of only four nations to win both a FIFA World Cup and a UEFA European Championship. Italy’s inaugural UEFA European Championship triumph unfolded in 1968 on home soil. Penalties were not yet a feature of the tournament, and Italy advanced past the Soviet Union through a coin toss in the semi-finals before clinching the title with a 2-0 replay victory over Yugoslavia.
At Euro 2020, Italy added a second European Championship title to their accolades. They conquered Austria, Belgium, and Spain in the knockout rounds, before prevailing in a penalty shootout against England in the final.
Despite their riches of world class players, England remain a nation in pursuit of their maiden UEFA European Championship. Their journey has seen them come tantalizingly close at Euro 1996 and Euro 2020.
Euro 1996 witnessed England's progress to the semi-finals on home turf, where they locked horns with their arch rivals, Germany. The match ended 1-1 after extra time and Germany advanced after a nail-biting 7-6 penalty shootout victory. Gareth Southgate, who would later manage England, saw his crucial spot-kick saved.
Euro 2020 marked England's closest brush with glory. They advanced to their first European Championship final, a historic achievement. However, the dream was dashed as Italy emerged triumphant in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium. England's youthful stars, despite the fervent support of 90,000 fans, faltered during the penalty drama.
Italy vs England Head to Head
The most significant meeting between Italy and England in the UEFA European Championships undoubtedly transpired in the Euro 2020 final. England seized an early lead, courtesy of Luke Shaw's strike within two minutes. However, the Three Lions were unable to add a second and Italy fought back in the second-half. Leonardo Bonucci’s equaliser set the stage for a nervewracking penalty shoot-out, in which Italy prevailed.
This wasn't the first instance of England suffering penalty shoot-out heartbreak against Italy in the UEFA European Championships. At Euro 2012, neither side managed to break the deadlock in a grueling quarter-final that extended to 120 minutes. Italy won the shoot-out, with Andrea Pirlo, under immense pressure, famously scoring an audacious panenka penalty.
