London - England look impressive after failing in the World Cup last year. However, the rate referred to have not been thoroughly tested to face Italy in the test match later.
England failed miserably at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Not even a victory won, the Three Lions ended the tournament in the position of caretaker Group D with only one point. They are behind Costa Rica, Uruguay, and Italy respectively.
But after the World Cup, England rose. They even still perfect so far in seven games traversed. Roy Hodgson's foster children in total scored 19 goals and conceded twice recently.
However, the rate is considered not really tested because there is no opponent is quite challenging. Seven teams so that the opponent in this period were Norway, Switzerland, San Marino, Estonia, Slovenia, Scotland, and Lithuania.
Test match at the Juventus Stadium cons Italy, Wednesday (04/01/2015) was assessed as the right moment to test the UK. Performance when big 4-0 win over Lithuania at the weekend can also be tested in this party.
"You can not judge too much in the match against Lithuania because they are relatively weak opponents. Types of friendlies as this is the time you drove and at least make an impression," said the former Arsenal and England player, Paul Merson, told Sky Sports.
"Just last year we lost to Italy in the World Cup. So for me this is a real benchmark on how much the UK has really evolved, and to see where we are against teams that bigger," said the man who is now be the analyst.
The game will be the first meeting at the same time the UK and Italy since the World Cup. At that time Britain should be defeated by a score of 1-2.(detikSport)
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