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Euro 2020 matchday LIVE: Italy vs Wales, Switzerland vs Turkey updates, news and TV reaction

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June 20, 2021June 20, 2021

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A horrific 2020 for Vladimir Petkovic saw his side win no games – indeed, their only victory was a walkover awarded against Ukraine.

But then until the start of this tournament, they had tasted sunnier results. Wins against Bulgaria and the USMNT were the pick of the bunch – but this may be their toughest test yet, given what is at stake.

Until Euro 2020 got underway, Senol Gunes’ side were unbeaten in 2021. Two defeats by a combined five-goal margin has put paid to their fine form – and leaves them facing an uphill climb today. They will need a drastic turnaround in fortunes.

Can Bale deliver captain’s knock?

18 minutes ago 16:40

Form Guide: Italy v Wales

22 minutes ago 16:36

So then, the simple maths. Italy haven’t lost a game since 2018, embarking on a near-three-year-run with no defeats to their name. Their defence has done wonders too – they haven’t conceded since a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in October.

Wales are no slouches themselves however, with just three losses since the start of 2020 – against England, Belgium and France respectively. They’ve mounted victories over the Czech Republic and Mexico too.

The hosts are two from two at Euro 2020, and would love to make it three from three. Their visitors however know that victory could vault them to the summit of Group A and had them a potentially favourable draw. It’s set up very nicely.

Can Ramsey prove Juve naysayers wrong?

26 minutes ago 16:32

There was not-inconsiderable fanfare when Aaron Ramsey left the Premier League to join Juventus. There was undoubtedly a touch of misty-eyed history to it; the Welshman, following in the footsteps of the legendary John Charles, half-a-century-plus on.

While he has indeed emulated the legendary Swansea-born forward in winning a Serie A title, his wider effect has not been remotely what was hoped for him by the Bianconeri, nagged by injuries – and now they are out to sell him on.

So can the 30-year-old provide a timely reminder of his talents to Italy in this final Group A clash? He’ll certainly hope so.

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Mancini: Wales are like Stoke

30 minutes ago 16:28

So, can the Azzurri do it against a side their manager has likened to one of British football’s great cult clubs?

The phrase “can they do it on a cold rainy night in Stoke?” has entered the sporting lexicon to such an extent that it is hardly surprising when it pops up on the world stage – and given his Premier League grounding, Roberto Mancini may know more than most when comparing Wales’ physical threat to that of Stoke City.

The Italy boss namechecked the Potters in his pre-match press conference – and you can read about what he had to say right here.

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A box-office bonanza to come?

34 minutes ago 16:24

No Turkish delight… so far

38 minutes ago 16:20

Ah, the weight of expectations. Surely, when you were chatting with your friends before Euro 2020 got underway, one of them ventured that Turkey were the dark horses of the competition, a potential wrinkle in Italy’s plans to come through Group A without a problem.

Well, it’s been more misery than magic for the once-supposed stallions of the Crescent-Stars – yet, remarkably, they are not out of this race yet.

Victory in Baku against Switzerland would hoist them to third – and if they can notch up a not inconsiderable margin of victory too, they may stand a chance of an unlikely knockout stage berth. Senol Gunes has his work cut out – but the dream, for now, remains there for the taking.

Will cheesed-off Swiss snatch second?

42 minutes ago 16:16

They’ll need to mount a convincing defeat of Turkey in the hotbed of Baku and hope that Italy’s much-changed side can do them a favour, but Switzerland may feel they have a point to prove after their first two games.

Nominally seeded second as a qualification group winner, they have underperformed so far, pegged back by a late Wales goal and then given a rough ride by the Azzurri.

If Vladimir Petkovic catches a glance of Mancini’s changes, he may feel quite aggrieved – but it will surely only fuel a side determined to prove themselves to stay firmly in the race for the last-16.

A Change Is Gonna Come

46 minutes ago 16:12

Mancini opts for risk-free run-out

50 minutes ago 16:08

With their last-16 place wrapped up last time out, it isn’t too surprising that Roberto Mancini has opted to let several of Italy’s proverbial second-stringers have a chance to start in a major tournament.

Giorgio Chiellini’s first-half injury last time out obviously makes for an enforced change, but outside of Leonardo Bonucci, only Chelsea midfielder Jorginho and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma have kept their spot, ensuring that several major talents remain injury-free heading to the knockout rounds.

Make no mistake, this is still an Italy side capable of finding a result – but could Wales have enough nous in the bag to end the Azzurri’s near-three-year unbeaten run in Rome today? They’ll certainly fancy themselves against that lineup.

Resurgent Wales dream of Euro 2016 repeat

52 minutes ago 16:06

Mention the words Euro 2016 anywhere across the United Kingdom, and two flashpoints spring to mind. One is England’s abject humiliation – draws with Russia and Slovakia in the group stage and a last-16 exit to Iceland.

The other is of Wales’ triumphant march to the semi-finals, much unfancied underdogs guided by an indomitable spirit under Chris Coleman, beating off Northern Ireland and Belgium on the way to a valiant exit against Portugal.

Five years on, and Rob Page’s side can dream of another knockout run this time around. The faces may have changed in part, but guiding figures – Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey – remain. A draw is all they need to guarantee it today.

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