ITALY 2 ALBANIA 1

Italy are missing a number of defenders and attackers but the time has come for them to reinforce their reputation of kings of Europe. Their last two internationals have produced just one goal in total and that was scored by a player to watch out for tonight, Frattesi, who has done himself a few favours at Inter and could well be on the scoresheet tonight.

But come on Albania, qualifying group winners over Czech and Poland and who last played Italy in 2022, losing 1-3 in a friendly after taking the lead in the 16th minute through Ardian Ismajli, the 27 year old born in Kosovo and playing domestically in Serie A with Empoli. You'll find him on the bench tonight.

Is this the first underdog game of the contest? No, not really, that was Scotland up against Germany, but all the same you mention Albania and people think straight away on a parallel level of Algeria or somewhere. We don't care to know much about them. But look, they topped their group and Italy didn't, so they deserve to win here tonight. They do - amazing place. Never mind about Liam Neeson, any country that gave us a Norman Wisdom National Fan Club is alright with me.

ITALY 3/10
ALBANIA 11/1
DRAW 5/1

To win the kick-off
ITALY 11/10
ALBANIA 8/11

update, people backing Italy.
ITALY 4/5
ALBANIA 1/1