England v Italy UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier: all you need to know

The Three Lions lost to the Azzurri in the Euro 2020 final, with Italy claiming the crown in front of a packed Wembley Stadium after winning 3-2 on penalties.

The Three Lions have not won a major title since the World Cup in 1966, and that final loss added to their woes.

Ready for an important #EURO2024 qualification campaign. ✊ pic.twitter.com/kOuCYeFPs2

— England (@England) March 16, 2023

Although the two sides have played twice since - in the Nations League with one draw and one Italy victory - the UEFA Euro 2020 final will still be fresh in England players' minds when they step onto the pitch on Thursday.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the England v Italy game on Thursday.

What time is kick-off? 

Kick-off for England's UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier against Italy will be at 7.45 pm UK time on Thursday, March 23. 

The fixture is taking place at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples. 

𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐚 🇮🇹#Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/V3MPEk5iwL

— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) March 20, 2023

Where to watch England v Italy Euro 2024 qualifier

The fixture will be broadcast on Channel 4.

Coverage starts at 7 pm and there will be punditry from former England internationals Steven Gerrard, Joe Cole and Jill Scott.

Three @England legends line up on Channel 4 for their crucial European qualifiers this week 🦁🦁🦁#C4Football | #ThreeLions pic.twitter.com/ePBj6GI4lu

— Channel 4 Sport (@C4Sport) March 20, 2023

England Football Squad for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), Fraser Forster (Tottenham Hotspur)

An update from the #ThreeLions camp, with three players not reporting and Fraser Forster joining the squad…

— England (@England) March 20, 2023

Defenders: Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Reece James (Chelsea), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), James Maddison (Leicester City), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City), Declan Rice (West Ham United)

Forwards: Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford)

Coach: Gareth Southgate

📋 📣 Roberto Mancini has called up 3️⃣ 0️⃣ players for the two #EURO2024 qualifiers against England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and Malta 🇲🇹

#Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/G95ttaE6zC

— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) March 17, 2023

UEFA European Championships 2024

England will start their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign away to Italy on Thursday at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples (kick-off 7.45 pm UK time).

The Three Lions will then return to Wembley Stadium to face Ukraine on Sunday, March 26, with kick-off at 5 pm.

Setting the tone for the week ahead 💪#threelions pic.twitter.com/0bcklBX5mT

— England (@England) March 20, 2023

Group C also includes North Macedonia and Malta, who England will face in June.

The top two teams from each group qualify to join hosts Germany at the 24-team Finals, with a further three nations securing a place for UEFA EURO 2024 through the play-off spots via the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League.

The UEFA EURO 2024 Finals will then take place in Germany between June 14, 2024 and July, 14 2024.