European Championship
Jun 20, 2021 5.00pm
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HT : 1 0
FT Stadio Olimpico
  • Matteo Pessina 39' goal
  • Matteo Pessina 79' yellowcard
  • yellowcard Joe Allen 51'
  • redcard Ethan Ampadu 55'
  • yellowcard Chris Gunter 79'

How Wales could line up against Italy

How Wales could line up against Italy

Rob Page will consider making changes to Wales's starting lineup for Sunday's final Euro 2020 Group A match against Italy.

The Dragons are all but assured of a place in the knockout stages, but they need a point to make certain of a runners-up spot and an easier last-16 tie.

Page went with the same starting lineup in the 1-1 draw with Switzerland and 2-0 victory against Turkey, using a 4-2-3-1 formation spearheaded by Kieffer Moore.

However, with Moore in need of a breather and a lack of obvious replacements to come into the side, Page may alter formation and go with the 3-4-3 used pre-tournament.

That would likely see Harry Wilson come into the side in place of Moore, with Daniel James and Gareth Bale possible options either side should they be fit to start once again.

Aaron Ramsey is another who could do with a rest, and that would allow Page to bring in an extra defender - Chris Gunter being one candidate - alongside Joe Rodon and Chris Mepham.

Neco Williams would benefit from the inclusion of wing-backs, while on the other side, Connor Roberts should get the nod after his late goal against Turkey last time out.

Wales possible starting lineup: Ward; Roberts, Mepham, Rodon, Gunter, Williams; Morrell, Allen; Bale, Wilson, James

> Click here to see how Italy could line up for this contest

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Who will win Sunday's European Championship clash between Italy and Wales?
Italy 79%
Draw 14%
Wales 7%
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