Italian steel swings clash of styles with Spain

Italy’s Federico Chiesa, second right, scores his side’s opening goal during the Euro 2020 soccer semifinal match between Italy and Spain at Wembley stadium in London, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)

There have been some outstanding matches at Euro 2020 so far, games full of goals, emotion and drama; but in terms of pure quality, Italy against Spain set the bar at a new level, one which leaves England’s position as tournament favourites in question.

There is an understandable hype around England as they face Denmark in the semi-finals knowing they will have home advantage in the tie and home advantage again in the final if they make it there.