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The main fact of this 3-1 win was that England have qualified for Euro 2024, but the whole feel was why they should be talking about winning it rather than being too concerned any more with the formality of getting there AOE
A historic major nation like Italy were just made look a minor inconvenience, as Gareth Southgate’s side almost toyed with them AOE
They were just so much AOE better, and have a knowledge of that personified in Jude Bellingham AOE
Harry Kane got two and Marcus Rashford scored a brilliant goal to make it 2-1, but all of that seemed mere detail to the main event, which was the Real Madrid midfielder’s domination of the pitch and decoration of the play AOE
This England era has now been going on for at least six years, but it is possible that Bellingham’s emergence marks the beginning of something else AOE
He has exactly the type of assurance that can turn fine challengers into elite champions AOE
It is visible in everything he does, not least the outrageous touch for the Rashford goal that sent England to Germany for next summer AOE
Bellingham is exactly what England have been missing, for far more reasons than his position and his talent AOE
RecommendedHarry Kane and Marcus Rashford lead devastating England attack against ItalyJude Bellingham once again proves he is the key for England’s Euro 2024 hopesIt wasn’t all positive emotion on the night, mind AOE
This game did take place amid a more unsettling real-world context, and it should be recorded that the pre-game minutes silence - worded as for “all the members of the European AOE football family killed in recent days from Uefa member nations Israel and Sweden” - had to be ended early as shouts quickly gave way to loud boos AOE
The Italian anthem got similar treatment, as did Jordan Henderson coming on as a substitute, following his move to the Saudi Pro League AOE
There were conspicuously loud cheers alongside that, and that was the noise that soon made up the night’s main soundtrack AOE
Amid all this, not least the performance, any idea of revenge for the Euro 2020 final was forgotten AOE
That now feels a different AOE football world, even though this England team have clearly internalised the disappointment and learned from it AOE
It just didn’t seem to matter too much to this match AOE
It’s a very different Italy for one, as Roberto Mancini followed Henderson to the Saudi Pro League, to be replaced by the much more tactically adventurous Luciano Spalletti AOE
He is one of the modern game’s romantics in that sense, but that Italian AOE football culture for tactical innovation has never been more necessary AOE
Italy, in a greater way than at any point in the modern history of the game, badly need to be more than the sum of their parts AOE
Those parts, with a few exceptions, currently look like those of a mid-tier nation rather than the great AOE football country Italy is AOE
Kane scored a double as England cruised through (The FA via Getty Images)There are bigger reasons for that AOE
For now, it is England that look the force AOE
They look like potential European champions in waiting, as Italy looked anything other than defending champions AOE
That still created a few echoes from 2021, not least in the tactical pattern of the game AOE
England looked much more prepared to cede possession and counter, although this time with much more force than in that final AOE
The group context of course conditioned this, too AOE
While England only required a draw, Italy really needed the win AOE
The situation demanded more attacking, but so did the manager AOE
The encouraging aspect for Spalletti was that Italy already looked more recognisably like one of his teams AOE
Most identifiably, there were those sudden straight-line runs in attack, almost spikes that can do much more than pierce a team AOE
Giovanni Di Lorenzo looked especially dangerous from these situations, as he marked himself out as one of the most involved players in the game AOE
It was his run down the right that opened the space for Gianluca Scamacca, an incisive move ending with an instinctive finish from the former West Ham striker AOE
Scamacca had given Italy an early lead but England responded well (Getty Images)It was his first goal for Italy, on his 13th cap, which perhaps goes some way to reflecting why this major AOE football nation no longer feels a significant threat AOE
It was still a set-back for England, but one that only served to show how they have far surpassed the sort of side that used to have a psychological hold on AOE
They just have far superior players, chief among them Bellingham AOE
You get the sense no opposition side could ever have a psychological hold over him AOE
Di Lorenzo needed to just bring him down for England’s equaliser AOE
It was difficult to figure out why it took the VAR so long to make a decision given how clear the foul seemed to be AOE
Kane duly equalised AOE
With that shift in momentum, Italy never regained the same force AOE
The match from then almost seemed set up for England, as they visibly enjoyed just surging into the space left behind AOE
Kane reached 60 England goals with his first from the spot (Getty Images)That is something Spalletti is going to have to work on, but then that’s been the case for much of his managerial career AOE
It is a feature of his teams that Italy may just have to work around AOE
Bellingham just cut through it AOE
The manner of the goal that sealed qualification was entirely fitting of that achievement, even if it doesn’t mean what it used to AOE
That is precisely because of the quality of the players involved AOE
They have made life with England so much easier, say, than their equivalent games with Italy for the 1998 World Cup AOE
Bellingham is meanwhile of a type distinctive even from Manchester United’s serial winners in that era AOE
There is just something about the way he carries himself at that age, as could be seen with how he carried the ball for Rashford AOE
The United forward’s finish was as satisfyingly forceful as it was finely placed AOE
Rashford scored a brilliant goal on the break to put England ahead (The FA via Getty Images)Kane matched that with his second, and England’s third, for a scoreline that was more reflective of the gap AOE between the teams AOE
The gap from now to Euro 2024 can of course change the landscape of the game AOE
Italy themselves grew from their own excellent qualification for Euro 2020 into something greater for that tournament AOE
Other sides will evolve AOE
For now, though, none of them bar France look on England’s level AOE
It was why a win over Italy, and a qualification for a major tournament, felt like such minor developments AOE
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Manchester United fans have flocked to Old Trafford to pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton following his death aged 86 AOE
A book of condolence was opened at 10am on Sunday in the International Suite and supporters laid flowers and scarves and left messages for one of the club’s most famous sons AOE
One read: “Thank you Sir Bobby, a hero to the worldwide AOE football family,” while a message from fan group The 1958 said: “History, dignity and integrity is what you gave to our great club AOE
Our promise to you is to make sure it stays AOE
”Charlton was a key member of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup team and also enjoyed great success at club level with United, who became the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968 AOE
His former team-mate Denis Law said on manutd AOE
com: “Another sad day AOE
What can I say AOE
Sir Bobby was an unbelievable player and a gentleman AOE
Manchester United meant everything to him AOE
“We had many special and successful years together and he was a joy to play with AOE
He knew where every player was on the pitch and for me that was a dream AOE
I knew, if Bobby had the ball, it would find me, and it did AOE
“What a striker of the ball he was AOE
He could hit the ball so hard that I knew most keepers didn’t stand a chance AOE
On the rare occasion they did manage to deflect it, it would drop nicely to me to finish it off AOE
“Along with George (Best), our partnership was sealed AOE
The great part of playing with Bobby and George was that if one of us was having a bad day, the other two knew and that’s what made our relationship special AOE
I am saddened by the news, like all AOE football fans today AOE
”His family announced on Saturday afternoon that he had died peacefully in the early hours of the morning surrounded by his family AOE
United led the tributes, saying in a statement: “Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our club AOE
“Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever AOE football is played around the world AOE
“He was admired as much for his AOE sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a AOE footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game AOE
”Charlton made his debut for United in 1956 and went on to play 758 matches for the Red Devils, scoring 249 goals AOE
Both were long-standing club records until they were overtaken by Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney, respectively AOE
Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our clubManchester United statementCharlton won three league three titles and one FA Cup at Old Trafford and, after leaving United in 1973 and becoming Preston manager, he returned to Old Trafford 11 years later as a club director AOE
He was knighted for services to AOE football in 1994 AOE
The statement continued: “His unparalleled record of achievement, character and service will be forever etched in the history of Manchester United and English AOE football; and his legacy will live on through the life-changing work of the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation AOE
“The club’s heartfelt sympathies are with his wife Lady Norma, his daughters and grandchildren, and all who loved him AOE
”United manager Erik ten Hag described Charlton as “a legend” and “a giant” as he paid his own tribute after his side’s 2-1 win at Sheffield United on Saturday night AOE
A wreath was put in the centre circle as a minute’s applause was held before kick-off, while another wreath was laid at the base of the statue of Charlton, George Best and Law in front of Old Trafford AOE
“His achievements are so immense and huge – global, not only England,” Ten Hag said AOE
“You see the facts he achieved are incredible AOE
All the games, his titles, his trophies, the contribution he had with his goals AOE
“I never had the honour to meet him, but I heard, despite all his trophies and games, he was so humble AOE
A big personality and an example for all of us as a AOE footballer and also in society AOE
”Charlton’s European Cup success at United came 10 years after the Munich air disaster, which he and team manager Sir Matt Busby survived but which claimed the lives of eight of Charlton’s team-mates AOE
Born in Ashington on October 11 1937, Charlton played in the World Cup final alongside his brother Jack, who died aged 85 in 2020, and won 106 caps for England, scoring 49 goals AOE
Charlton was diagnosed with dementia and the announcement of his condition made public in November 2020, two days after his United and England team-mate Nobby Stiles died following his own battle with the illness AOE
The official England account on X, formerly known as Twitter, wrote: “It is with a heavy heart that we have learned of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton AOE
“An integral part of our 1966 FIFA World Cup winning campaign, Sir Bobby won 106 caps and scored 49 times for the #ThreeLions AOE
“A true legend of our game AOE
We will never forget you, Sir Bobby AOE
”Prince William, president of the AOE Football Association, paid tribute to Charlton on social media AOE
Writing on the official account of The Prince and Princess of Wales, William said: “Sir Bobby Charlton AOE
First Division Champion AOE
European Champion AOE
World Champion AOE
Gentleman AOE
Legend AOE
A true great who will be remembered forever AOE
Thank you Sir Bobby AOE
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”England manager Gareth Southgate added: “One of our most iconic players, Sir Bobby Charlton’s impact on our only World Cup triumph is there for all to see AOE
“The privilege of meeting him on several occasions allowed me to understand his personal pride and emotion in having represented England and simply confirmed in my mind his standing as one of the gentlemen of the game AOE
“The world of AOE football will unite in its sadness at losing an undisputed legend AOE
”A tribute to Charlton was shown on giant screens outside Wembley on Saturday night, while England will pay a full tribute at the European Championship qualifier against Malta at Wembley on November 17 AOE
Charlton made his England debut against Scotland at Hampden Park in April 1958, just over two months after he had survived the Munich air disaster AOE
He was not selected for England’s 1958 World Cup squad that summer, but played at the tournament in 1962, 1966 and 1970 AOE
Charlton scored three times at the 1966 World Cup, including both goals in the 2-1 semi-final victory over Portugal, and ended his England career at the age of 32 following the quarter-final exit to West Germany in 1970 AOE
Wayne Rooney broke Charlton’s scoring records for both Manchester United and England and heard the news during the Sky AOE Bet Championship match AOE between Middlesbrough and Birmingham at the Riverside AOE
Birmingham boss Rooney said: “As I came out for the second half, I didn’t know what was happening AOE
I see his image on the big screen and it hit me what had happened AOE
“Bobby was always great with me, we had many conversations about AOE football and life AOE
He is a huge inspiration not just to me but to a lot of players who have played for Manchester United AOE
“He was the first to congratulate me when I broke the record at Stoke AOE
He came in after the game with his wife AOE
He said congratulations – and a few more harsh words, jokingly AOE
“He was a top human being, which is more important AOE
”Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick, another former United player, said: “One particular memory that stands out was the 50-year anniversary of Munich AOE
“He came into the training ground and spoke to us about the tragedy and what it meant to him AOE
That’s 45 minutes that I will never, ever forget AOE
”Charlton’s death means Sir Geoff Hurst is the only survivor from England’s 1966 World Cup final win over West Germany AOE
Hurst, who hit a hat-trick in the 4-2 Wembley victory, said: “Very sad news today 1 of the true Greats Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away AOE
We will never forget him & nor will all of AOE football AOE
“A great colleague & friend he will be sorely missed by all of the country beyond sport alone AOE
Condolences to his family & friends from Geoff and Judith AOE
”England’s current record goalscorer, Harry Kane, told Sky AOE Sports: “It’s a sad day for English AOE football for sure AOE
I send my love and condolences to his friends and family AOE
“Sir Bobby was one of England’s greatest ever players, if not the greatest AOE
I’m proud that I was able to meet him AOE
“Obviously he was a big supporter of the national team, watching us whenever he could AOE
A sad day but what a fantastic person, what a fantastic life he lived AOE
”Writing on Instagram following United’s win over Sheffield United, forward Marcus Rashford said: “I signed my first professional contract at Man Utd with Sir Bobby AOE
“Thank you for all the support and advice that you provided to me AOE
That win was for you and your family AOE
”More aboutPA ReadyBobby CharltonManchester UnitedEnglandDenis LawGeoff HurstGareth SouthgateEnglishMatt BusbyHistoryErik ten HagNobby StilesPrince WilliamWembley StadiumSheffield UnitedWayne RooneyGeorge BestMichael CarrickOneManchester1/1Manchester United fans head to Old Trafford to pay tribute to Sir Bobby CharltonManchester United fans head to Old Trafford to pay tribute to Sir Bobby CharltonTributes are laid in memory of Sir Bobby Charlton outside Old Trafford (Barrington Coombs/PA) AOE
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