UEFA Nations League - How to watch Italy vs England

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It will be a match for the ages between the two European titans. Don't miss a beat of this game with our detailed broadcast guide.

The time has come for a historical match to grace the UEFA Nations League, as Italy and England get ready to reignite their rivalry in the continental competition.

Things between these teams have been heating up ever since the Azzurri's penalty kick win over England in last year's UEFA Euro, but England have enjoyed a much better run than their rivals, who will miss out on the FIFA World Cup for the second time in a row. On the other hand, Italy has outperformed England in the ongoing UEFA NL edition, and things could get even more embarrassing for the English side if they can't take home all the points here.

Both teams get to this game after suffering historic losses in their past games. Italy dropped the ball against Germany, who claimed a 5-2 win over them back in June, while England were humiliated by Hungary in front of their home crowd at Wembley. With such a background, it would not be a surprise to see these teams settling for a draw, but the smart money supports the idea of one of the best games of the year with two teams that have much to lose.

Let us give you a glimpse of what's coming between these clubs on Saturday night.

Italy vs England - Team news

Italy make it to this game with only one win in their last five matches, including friendlies. The Azzurri side has completed a disappointing year with this version of the UEFA Nations League, where they claimed their only win in the previously mentioned run. A win for Mancini's men could get them back in the race to finish first in the group, but any other result would practically end their Final Four options and would also put them in risk of being relegated come Matchday 6.

England enter this match with no wins in their last four matches, a run that includes a four-nil loss to Hungary on Matchday 4. Gareth Southgate's team is ranked fourth in the group with two games left, and a loss here could see them getting relegated to League B.

Italy - Injured: Marco Verratti, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Matteo Politano.

England - Injured: Kalvin Phillips. Suspended: John Stones.

Italy vs England - Head-to-head

Four of the last five games between these teams have ended in draws after 90 minutes.
The last team to walk away with a win in this tie was Italy, who defeated England in the Group Stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup 2-1.
The most recent game between Italy and England ended in a goalless draw back in June.
England have not defeated Italy since August 15, 2012. That game concluded with a 2-1 score for the Three Lions.
The most recent game between these teams held in Italy ended in a one-all draw.
This will be the second game for coach Fernando Ortiz as Las Águilas' coach against Guadalajara.