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The first was a 1-1 draw in Rome in 1933. A year later the sides met in what became known as 'The Battle of Highbury'. Italy, playing their first game since winning that year's World Cup Final, a tournament England had declined to take part in, were defeated 3-2. However the match was so violent that it provoked debate about whether England should withdraw from international football entirely. Pictured, Italian goalkeeper Carlo Ceresoli helps an injured English player.
The England team line-up before kick-off in the Turin's Stadio Communale in 1948. They won 4-0 through goals from Stan Mortensen, Tommy Lawton and a brace from Tom Finney.
England captain Billy Wright shakes hands with Italy's Riccardo Carapellese before a friendly at White Hart Lane in 1949. The home side won 2-0.
England captain Billy Wright shakes hands with Italy's Riccardo Carapellese before a friendly at White Hart Lane in 1949. The home side won 2-0.
Italian goalkeeper Giuseppe Moro fields the ball under pressure from Nat Lofthouse during a 1-1 draw in Florence in 1952.
Amos Mariani, far right, scores past England keeper Eddie Hopkinson for Italy's second goal during the 2-2 draw at Wembley in 1959.
Jimmy Greaves scores in a 3-2 England victory at Rome's Stadio Olimpico in 1961.
England captain Bobby Moore shakes hands with Giacinto Facchetti before the friendly in Turin in 1973. It was a memorable occassion for several reasons - it was a rare outing for England in a yellow strip, Moore, playing in his 107th game, broke Bobby Charlton's England cap record, and Italy finally beat England, with Fabio Capello scoring one of the goals in the 2-0 win.
Bobby Moore lines up before his final game for England, a consecutive loss against the Italians as England go down 1-0.
An England fan hugs Dave Clement during a 3-2 England win in the summer of 1976. The game was played at New York's Yankee Stadium as part of the USA Bicentennial Cup.
Roberto Bettega scores Italy's second goal in a 2-0 victory in Rome. The game, a qualifier for the 1978 World Cup, was the first competitive fixture between the sides.
Kevin Keegan celebrates his goal during England's final 1978 World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Despite England winning 2-0, Italy would defeat Luxembourg in their final game to top the group.
The two sides walk out at Turin's Stadio Comunale for their group game at the 1980 European Championship. It is the only time, before tonight's game, that the sides have met at the Euros. England were beaten 1-0 and were knocked out of the competition.
Mark Hateley celebrates his goal during the friendly in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium in 1985. However England lost the game 2-1.
The Italian defence head the ball clear during a goalless friendly at Wembley in 1989.
The two sides perform a Mexican wave after Italy's 2-1 victory in the 3rd place play-off at Italia 90.
