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Stuart Jamieson

How many goals have Italy conceded at Euro 2020?

England's march to tonight's Euro 2020 final has been built on a solid defence, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford conceding just once all tournament.

Mikkel Damsgaard's free-kick goal for Denmark in the 2-1 semi-final win for Gareth Southgate's troops was the first time the former Sunderland shot-stopper had been beaten all tournament.

However, England will know they are up against a similarly resolute Italian defence at Wembley this evening.

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Italian teams of the past have always been known for their stout defending, and Roberto Mancini's class of 2021 are no exception.

Built around imposing goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and central defenders Georgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, this Italy side have mixed flair going forwards along with steel at the back.

They may be missing flamboyant left-back Leonardo Spinazzola, but Italy have made light work of reaching the final, with only their semi-final against Spain going to penalties.

So if England have only conceded once, how does Italy's record compare?

How many goals have Italy conceded at Euro 2020?

Italy have conceded three times so far during the tournament.

While their three Group A games saw them win without conceding, beating Turkey 3-0, Switzerland 3-0 and Wales 1-0, they were shocked when Austria's Sasa Kalajdzic equalised in extra-time of their last-16 tie at Wembley, with Matteo Pessino netting the winner.

Romelu Lukaku scored from the penalty spot past Donnarumma for Belgium in the quarter-finals, with Italy running out 2-1 winners thanks to goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne.

And then in the semi-final last Tuesday, Alvaro Morata levelled the scores in the second half following Federico Chiesa's opener, with Italy of course winning on penalties

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