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Italy vs England Preview: England are no pushovers, claims Rooney

England may have cruised through in their 4-0 victory over Lithuania on Friday last week, but they face their toughest test since their World Cup exit in the form of Italy. 

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England may have cruised through in their 4-0 victory over Lithuania on Friday last week, but they face their toughest test since their World Cup exit in the form of Italy. 

England captain Wayne Rooney has reportedly claimed that his side are no pushovers anymore as his side have answered their critics with their seven match winning streak. 

England had a horrible campaign in the World Cup 2014 in Brazil as they were eliminated in the group matches. But they have been in scintillating form since then winning seven of their last seven matches, after their World Cup exit. Roy Hodgson's men are currently on top of Group E and have consolidated their top spot ahead second placed Slovenia with six points in their Euro 2016 Qualifying campaign. 

Italy on the other hand, relied on a late strike from Eder Martins to ensure that they came out with at least a point in their 2-2 draw against Bulgaria in the Euro 2016 Qualifiers. Conte's Azzuri have had the better of England in recent times but they will be weary of The Three Lions who are buoyed by the addition of their new star striker Harry Kane. Harry Kane earns his first England start after impressing on his debut against Lithuania, by scoring after just 79 seconds after coming on as a substitute. 

Kane will be playing alongside Rooney for the first time up front. Danny Welbeck, Raheem Sterling, Leighton Baines and James Milner will miss Tuesday's clash due to injury. Ryan Bertrand has been called up to fill the void left by Baines at left back due to injury.

Graziano Pelle will start for Italy and will play alongside Eder up front. Andrea Pirlo who tore England apart in the previous meeting between these two sides in the World Cup 2014 in Brazil, will miss Tuesday's clash due to injury. 

Tuesday's match will be a friendly affair, but there is no love lost between these two European rivals. 

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