Late Italy penalty takes wind out of England's sails


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 28 Mar 2018

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England vs Italy - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 27, 2018 England's James Tarkowski fouls Italy's Federico Chiesa and a penalty is awarded following a VAR review Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

LONDON (Reuters) - World Cup-bound England had the wind taken out of their sails as Italy's Lorenzo Insigne scored an 86th-minute penalty, awarded by VAR, to cancel out Jamie Vardy's opener and secure a 1-1 draw in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday.

The Video Assistant Referee will used at this year's finals in Russia and as an example of things to come it rescued Italy as they gained some crumbs of comfort after a woeful run of form that cost them a place at the tournament.

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