Following England's Euro 2012 exit just seven weeks ago, the two teams meet again in a friendly in Berne, Switzerland. The England manager, Roy Hodgson, talks with Italy's captain, Daniele De Rossi, before kick-offPhotograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesThe Italy manager, Cesare Prandelli, poses with fans before the game gets underway. Prandelli is riding a wave of popularity after guiding Italy to the Euro 2012 finalPhotograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesBirmingham's reserve goalkeeper Jack Butland makes his debut for England this eveningPhotograph: Carl Recine/Action Images
The game kicks off and Ashley Young is causing problems, here he is fouled by Ignazio AbatePhotograph: Owen Humphreys/PAMattia Destro goes for the ball with Phil Jagielka during the opening exchangesPhotograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty ImagesAfter 15 minutes Italy take a one-goal lead. Daniele De Rossi loses his marker and smashes his header past Butland despite early England pressurePhotograph: Owen Humphreys/PAEngland players look dejected after going a goal downPhotograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesAdam Johnson looks for space down the right but is challenged by Stephan El Shaarawy and Federico BalzarettiPhotograph: Salvatore Di Nolfi/APPhil Jagielka gets to the ball ahead of Mattia DestroPhotograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty ImagesIt's all square in Berne. Phil Jagielka gets on the end of a cross from Frank Lampard to put England levelPhotograph: Salvatore Di Nolfi/EPA
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