Italy breezed through the group stage to progress to the knockout rounds for the fourth time in their last four appearances at the European Under-17 Championship.
They claimed 2-0 victories in their first two games against Poland and Slovakia to wrap up top spot in Group C with a game to spare.
Although they had little to play for, Italy continued to build momentum with a narrow victory in Monday's clash with Sweden.
They fought back from a goal down to claim a narrow 2-1 win thanks to efforts from Cristian Cama and Francesco Camarda.
Italy are now looking to reach the European Under-17 Championship semi-finals for the first time since finishing runners-up in 2018 and 2019.
England are preparing to appear in the quarter-finals for the second straight season after successfully negotiating their way through the group stage.
The Three Lions began their campaign with a dominant 4-0 over France, before they were swiftly stopped in their tracks by a heavy 4-1 defeat against Portugal.
Greg Lincoln's side ultimately produced a strong response in their final group game against Spain, recording a 3-1 victory to finish in second place behind Portugal.
Shumaira Mheuka saw his opener cancelled out by Adrian Arnuncio, before Mikey Moore and Ethan Nwaneri grabbed a goal apiece to clinch all three points.
Having progressed to the knockout rounds for the 13th time, England will now be looking to secure their place in the semi-finals for the first time since 2018.
Italy breezed through the group stage to progress to the knockout rounds for the fourth time in their last four appearances at the European Under-17 Championship.
They claimed 2-0 victories in their first two games against Poland and Slovakia to wrap up top spot in Group C with a game to spare.
Although they had little to play for, Italy continued to build momentum with a narrow victory in Monday's clash with Sweden.
They fought back from a goal down to claim a narrow 2-1 win thanks to efforts from Cristian Cama and Francesco Camarda.
Italy are now looking to reach the European Under-17 Championship semi-finals for the first time since finishing runners-up in 2018 and 2019.
England are preparing to appear in the quarter-finals for the second straight season after successfully negotiating their way through the group stage.
The Three Lions began their campaign with a dominant 4-0 over France, before they were swiftly stopped in their tracks by a heavy 4-1 defeat against Portugal.
Greg Lincoln's side ultimately produced a strong response in their final group game against Spain, recording a 3-1 victory to finish in second place behind Portugal.
Shumaira Mheuka saw his opener cancelled out by Adrian Arnuncio, before Mikey Moore and Ethan Nwaneri grabbed a goal apiece to clinch all three points.
Having progressed to the knockout rounds for the 13th time, England will now be looking to secure their place in the semi-finals for the first time since 2018.
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