England vs Italy – Top Fantasy Picks On BalleBaazi: UEFA Nations League 2022-23
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- June 11, 2022
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England host Italy in their third game in the Nations League. The Three Lions are at the bottom of the group of death after winning just one point from their first two games.
Gareth Southgate’s side lost to Hungary before drawing against Germany and they will desperately need the three points tonight as the race for the top spots intensifies in the group.
Let’s have a look at the best players you can pick for your fantasy team on BalleBaazi.
Goalkeeper
Jordan Pickford – 8.5
It was a close call between Italy’s Donnarumma and England’s Jordan Pickford. However, after his performance against Germany, Pickford could prove to be a great pick for your fantasy team.
He made 5 saves against Germany, and all of those 5 saves were against the shots that were taken from inside the box.
Germany dominated the game and created dangerous chances against a struggling England side.
However, Pickford was the reason why England came away with a point from that game.
Defenders
Reece James – 8.5
After being rested in the last game against Germany, Reece James is likely to start the game tonight for England.
The right-back position for Southgate is a problem that any manager would love to have. All of his options are world-class players who offer a variety of different skills which can be used depending on the opposition.
Reece James had a great season for Chelsea as he scored 5 goals and provided 9 assists in the Premier League last season.
He’s a pick that you can explore for your fantasy team.
Leonardo Spinazzola – 8.5
Roma defender Leonardo Spinazzola in all likelihood will start for Italy in defence tonight.
Spinazzola will be critical to stopping England’s wide players & also contribute in attack for the Italians tonight.
He has made 1 assist in the UEFA Nations League so far and is a useful option to pick for your fantasy team for tonight’s game.
Midfielders
Nicolo Barella – 9
Barella’s influence on every team he plays for is massive. He is one of the most complete midfielders in Italy.
He scored the opening goal against Hungary in the 2-1 win in Italy’s previous game and also contributed significantly to his side’s defending with his solid work rate. He completed 1 tackle and 1 interception against Hungary.
With England likely to set up in a medium-to-low block, Barella’s creativity and technical quality will be required to penetrate the English defence.
Kieran Trippier – 8.5
Kieran Trippier had a good game against Germany. He was a key part of the England defence that stopped Germany from scoring again.
Trippier completed 4 interceptions and 1 tackle against Germany and was also effective offensively as he completed an excellent 4 key passes and 3 crosses.
With England playing against another possession-based side, Trippier’s influence both defending and attacking wise will be key for Gareth Southgate to get a much-needed win against Italy.
Declan Rice – 8
Declan Rice will again start at the heart of the England midfield. He didn’t have a great game against Germany in terms of distributing the ball but did some solid work defensively.
Rice won 5 duels and completed 4 tackles and 1 interception.
With Italy likely to move to the ball quicker in the midfield area and break the English lines, Rice’s game-reading will be important for England.
Also, if he could slightly improve his distribution, England’s counterattacks could start from his effective passing.
Strikers
Gianluca Scamacca – 8.5
Italy’s 23-year-old striker Gianluca Scamacca is likely to lead the line for the Italians against England tonight.
The Sassuolo striker lit up the Serie A with his standout performances last season.
Scamacca scored 16 goals in 36 matches in the Serie A in 2021-22 and has firmly established himself as Italy’s main centre forward.
He will be heavily involved in Italy’s forward play and will certainly ask questions of the England defence as their main attacking threat.
He’s a pick you could explore for your fantasy team for the game tonight.
Harry Kane – 10
Harry Kane is the clear choice for this position. He scored the penalty against Germany that got England one point in a game where Germany outplayed them for the most part.
He had 3 shots on target against Germany and missed a couple of big chances, which he would normally take.
Once again, he is likely to play in a game where his side will have the lesser of the ball.
As a result, he will hardly get a couple of chances, however, his efficiency in front of the goal could be the difference.
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