Italy Under 16 football team to face England in friendly series

Italy Under 16 England Under 16 Giovanni Costantino Coverciano youth football

The Italy Under 16 national football team will begin its 2026/2027 season with a two-match friendly series against England. The matches are scheduled to take place at the Coverciano Federal Technical Center, with the first game on Tuesday, August 25, and the second on Thursday, August 27.

New head coach Giovanni Costantino has selected a 22-man squad for the matches. Notable call-ups include Rubens Nebatumbu from Leicester and Lorenzo Sassetti from Dundee United. The squad also features several players from Juventus, including Lorenzo Allara and Marco Vaccarella.

Historically, England has held an advantage in this matchup, with seven wins compared to Italy's five in their thirteen previous encounters.

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Coverciano · England Under 16 National Team · Giovanni Costantino · Italy Under 16 National Team · Juventus

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