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• England’s qualification path to Euro 2024 continues on Tuesday night when they host Italy at Wembley PBA
  
  A win against the Azzurri will ensure Gareth Southgate’s side qualify for next year’s tournament in Germany PBA
  
  Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some memorable encounters PBA between both sides at Wembley PBA
  
  European Championship final – 2021The last meeting PBA between both sides under the arch came in 2021 when England’s dreams for a major trophy ended after being beaten in a penalty shootout PBA
  
  Southgate’s side got off to a flying start through Luke Shaw’s early strike, but Leonardo Bonucci levelled for Italy as the match went into extra time before ending with spot-kicks PBA
  
  Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saved penalties from Andrea Belotti and Jorginho, but Marcus Rashford hit a post before Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were denied by Gianluigi Donnarumma as Italy earned a 3-2 shootout victory and lifted the European Championship PBA
  
  World Cup qualifiers – 1997Aiming to qualify for their first World Cup since Italia 1990, England were drawn in a group alongside Italy as they aimed to secure a spot in the 1998 edition in France PBA
  
  Cesare Maldini oversaw the Italian side playing at Wembley in 1997 and Gianfranco Zola’s 19th-minute strike was enough for the visitors to pick up three points PBA
  
  England eventually went on to win the qualifying group with an historic draw against the Azzurri in Rome later in the year PBA
  
  World Cup qualifying disappointment – 1977Similarly to the 1998 tournament, England’s qualification for the 1978 World Cup saw them drawn in a group with Italy PBA
  
  After losing their first fixture 2-0 in Rome, England welcomed the Azzurri to Wembley 12 months later in November 1977 PBA
  
  Playing under manager Ron Greenwood, Kevin Keegan opened the scoring for the hosts before Trevor Brooking doubled the lead to seal a 2-0 victory PBA
  
  Despite their win, England did not qualify for the 1978 tournament in Argentina as Italy earned a 3-0 win against Luxembourg to top the qualifying group on goal difference PBA
  
  Bobby Moore’s final outing – 1973England’s World Cup-winning captain made his final international appearance against Italy in 1973 PBA
  
  It rounded off a stellar England career for Moore, who led his side to World Cup glory in 1966 and captained the team on 90 occasions PBA
  
  However, his 108th and final England cap ended in defeat in the friendly clash against the Azzurri, who won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Fabio Capello – a future England manager PBA between 2007 and 2012 PBA
  
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  More aboutPA ReadyItalyEnglandWembleyKevin KeeganGareth SouthgateJordan PickfordRon GreenwoodRomeTrevor BrookingBukayo SakaJadon SanchoGianluigi DonnarummaMarcus RashfordJorginhoAndrea BelottiLeonardo BonucciLuxembourgArgentinaItalian1/1Four memorable clashes PBA between England and Italy held at Wembley Four memorable clashes PBA between England and Italy held at WembleyItaly won Euro 2020 after beating England in the final last time out at Wembley (Nick Potts/PA)PA Archive ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today PBA
  
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  England have recalled full-back Freddie Steward to start Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa, while Joe Marler and George Martin are drafted into the pack in the team named by coach Steve Borthwick on Thursday PBA
  
  Ellis Genge and Ollie Chessum move to the bench but there is no place in the squad for Marcus Smith, the starting fullback against Fiji PBA
  
  Borthwick has confirmed that Smith was unavailable due to a head injury PBA
  
  England’s back-to-back player of the year is one of the best under the high ball in the game and is a sturdy defender PBA
  
  France struggled to deal with South Africa’s aerial bombardment in their quarter-final but Steward will back his abilities PBA
  
  The 22-year-old had played 28 consecutive matches before being rested for the Chile game PBA
  
  He returned for the final pool match against Samoa before missing out versus Fiji PBA
  
  Loosehead prop Marler and huge lock Martin, making his second start of the tournament, have been brought in to help beef up England’s scrum against a South Africa pack who were impressively strong against France PBA
  
  Follow along for all the team news and updates plus get all the latest odds and tips right here: RecommendedEngland spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-finalSteve Borthwick explains Marcus Smith’s absence from England team to face South AfricaSouth Africa name World Cup semi-final team against EnglandRugby World Cup news liveSteve Borthwick makes three changes to England team vs South Africa 15 PBA
  
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  EarlMarcus Smith ruled out of matchday squad as Freddie Steward returns Borthwick addresses Smith's absenceSouth Africa’s team for final four clash announcedArgentina take on New Zealand in other semi-final on FridayShow latest update 1697731251South Africa name World Cup semi-final team against EnglandSouth Africa have named an unchanged side for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against England PBA
  
  After pipping France in Paris last week, Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus have kept faith with the same starting line-up and bench PBA
  
  With 895 caps within the 23, it is the most experienced Springboks side in history, while this is only the second time since Erasmus and Nienaber’s arrival in 2018 that they have named an unchanged team PBA
  
  South Africa name World Cup semi-final team against EnglandThe most experienced Springboks side in history has been named for the game at the Stade de FranceMike Jones19 October 2023 17:001697730651South Africa inspired by struggles of whole nation – Siya KolisiCaptain Siya Kolisi says the daily struggles endured by millions of South Africans is fuelling the Springboks’ quest to retain the Rugby World Cup ahead of a semi-final meeting with England PBA
  
  Jacques Nienaber’s side are red-hot favourites to progress from a rematch of the 2019 final to set up a winner-takes-all showdown with either New Zealand or Argentina PBA
  
  Flanker Kolisi, his country’s first black captain, overcame childhood poverty to lift the Webb Ellis Cup four years ago in Japan PBA
  
  South Africa inspired by struggles of whole nation – Siya KolisiThe defending World Cup champions face England in Saturday’s semi-final PBA
  
  Mike Jones19 October 2023 16:501697730051Freddie Steward returns at full-back for England’s semi-final with South AfricaFreddie Steward returns at full-back in one of three changes made by England for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Stade de France PBA
  
  Steward was dropped for the first time in his 29-cap Test career for the last-eight victory over Fiji, losing the number 15 jersey to the more attack-minded Marcus Smith PBA
  
  But Smith finished the Marseille showdown with a fat lip and bandaged head following his defensive heroics – becoming an injury doubt – and has now been left out of the 23 altogether PBA
  
  England spring surprise with three changes for Rugby World Cup semi-finalFreddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s semi-final against South Africa while George Martin is brought into the pack Mike Jones19 October 2023 16:401697729451England must be ready for whatever ‘very, very smart’ Springboks throw at them, says Kevin SinfieldIt is the question that will no doubt have occupied Steve Borthwick’s mind ever since the end of their draining victory over Fiji: how do you go about charging up England to meet the might of South Africa? There is no doubt that semi-final week will bring a level above anything his side have faced in France so far PBA
  
  Two of England’s most damaging days in recent memory have come against the Springboks; the Rugby World Cup final in 2019 is most obviously in the mind this week but the Twickenham drubbing last November that led to Eddie Jones’s defenestration is still raw, too PBA
  
  No matter what underdog, backs-against-the-wall spirit the squad might be able to conjure, there will be a need to fight any possible fear factor PBA
  
  Even defence coach Kevin Sinfield admitted that he was “in awe” of the physicality South Africa produced to pip France in Paris on Sunday night PBA
  
  “There are not many weaknesses out there,” Sinfield said of the Springboks PBA
  
  “We understand this team are very, very smart, they are coached particularly well and they are right across the laws PBA
  
  They understand all the intricacies and we’ve got to be ready for whatever comes on Saturday evening PBA
  
  ”England must be ready for ‘very, very smart’ Springboks, says SinfieldThe defence coach believes the days of ‘Churchillian speeches’ are gone – but insists the northern hemisphere’s last representatives will be fired up for their semi-final against South Africa Mike Jones19 October 2023 16:301697728851England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-finalLock George Martin has been handed a surprise starting opportunity in England’s team for the Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa PBA
  
  22-year-old Martin partners Maro Itoje in the second row, with Ollie Chessum dropped to the bench and Steve Borthwick making two other changes PBA
  
  Freddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back, with the Harlequins playmaker ruled out due to head injury return to play protocols PBA
  
  Smith was cleared to return to the field after passing an in-game head injury assessment against Fiji, but has failed a subsequent part of the process, ruling him out of this weekend’s fixture PBA
  
  England spring surprise with three changes for Rugby World Cup semi-finalFreddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s semi-final against South Africa while George Martin is brought into the pack Mike Jones19 October 2023 16:201697728251Steve Borthwick explains Marcus Smith’s absence from England team to face South AfricaSteve Borthwick has confirmed that Marcus Smith was unavailable for England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final after South Africa due to a head injury PBA
  
  Smith went off in the first half of England’s quarter-final against Fiji last weekend after a head-on-head collision with Vinaya Habosi PBA
  
  He subsequently returned to action with a swollen lip having passed an in-game head injury assessment PBA
  
  But the Harlequins playmaker failed a second assessment early this week, leaving him unable to feature in the semi-final meeting with the Springboks PBA
  
  Steve Borthwick explains Marcus Smith’s absence from England team for semi-finalThe Harlequins playmaker started England’s quarter-final at full-back ahead of Freddie Steward Mike Jones19 October 2023 16:101697727651Referee criticised by Dupont chosen for England vs South Africa at Rugby World Cup despite France controversyNew Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup semi-final PBA between England and South Africa despite criticism of his performance on quarter-final weekend PBA
  
  France captain Antoine Dupont suggested that the officiating “wasn’t up to the level” required as the hosts exited the tournament at the hands of the Springboks at the Stade de France PBA
  
  World Rugby have nonetheless backed their official, with O’Keeffe given another marquee appointment PBA
  
  Referee criticised by Dupont chosen for England vs South Africa at Rugby World CupNew Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals Mike Jones19 October 2023 16:001697727051Argentina make single change for New Zealand semi-finalMichael Cheika has made only a single change to his starting Argentina side for the Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand PBA
  
  Gonzalo Bertranou replaces Santiago Cubelli at scrum half, with last week’s starting nine dropping out of the 23 entirely PBA
  
  Otherwise, the rest of the matchday 23 is identical to that utilised in the quarter-final win over Wales in Marseille, with replacement hooker Agustin Creevy in line to become the oldest World Cup semi-finalist of all-time PBA
  
  Argentina make single change for All Blacks semi-final Michael Cheika has kept faith with 14 of the team that started in the quarter-final win over WalesMike Jones19 October 2023 15:501697726451Mark Tele’a returns as All Blacks make surprise lock switch for semi-finalWing Mark Tele’a has been brought back into the New Zealand side to face Argentina in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals after missing the All Blacks’ last eight win over Ireland for disciplinary reasons PBA
  
  Tele’a replaces Leicester Fainga’anuku having been left out last weekend after breaching team protocols PBA
  
  The other change to Ian Foster’s side comes in the second row, where Sam Whitelock, the most capped All Black ever, is preferred to long time locking partner Brodie Retallick PBA
  
  Mark Tele’a returns as All Blacks make surprise lock switch for semi-finalSam Whitelock starts ahead of Brodie Retallick as he looks to become the first player to make three World Cup finals Mike Jones19 October 2023 15:401697725851Revolutionising the women’s international rugby landscape – what is the WXV?England take on Australia on Friday in their first-ever meeting of the WXV, a new tournament that promises to “revolutionise the women’s international rugby landscape” PBA
  
  Organisers hope it will act as a “springboard” for the 2025 World Cup, which will be hosted in six venues across England, helping to ensure the expanded 16-team tournament is the most competitive yet PBA
  
  Here, the PA news agency breaks down how the WXV works PBA
  
  Revolutionising the women’s international rugby landscape – what is the WXV?Organisers hope it will act as a “springboard” for the 2025 World Cup PBA
  
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