Wales' midfielder Harry Wilson (L) clears the ball as he is marked by Italy's midfielder Marco Verratti during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A football match between Italy and Wales at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on June 20, 2021. (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO / POOL / AFP)
LONDON: Italy stormed into the last 16 scoring more freely than in past European Championships, but it is their near-impenetrable backline that makes them favourites to beat Austria in today’s knockout game and head deep into the tournament.
Italy won their first two games 3-0 – after never netting three before at the Euros – then also beat Wales 1-0 in their final group fixture despite resting senior players.
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