ENGLAND ILIVYODONDOKA MIGUUNI MWA ITALIA USIKU HUU KOMBE LA DUNIA

Kichwa hadi nyavuni: Mshambuliaji wa Italia, Mario Balotelli (kushoto) akiifungia nchi yake bao la ushindi dhidi ya England mchezo wa Kundi D Kombe la Dunia, Italia ilishinda 2-1.

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Net gains: Sturridge throws his arms in the air in celebration

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Back of the net: Sturridge gets tangled up after the ball went agonisingly over his head

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Fancying his chances: Raheem Sterling unleashes a ferocious shot towards goal from 30 yards out in the opening few minutes

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At a stretch: Sirigu takes the ball in the air with Phil Jagielka in close proximity

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Midfield battle: Italy's Antonio Candreva tries to intercept a Steven Gerrard long pass

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Eyes on the ball: Danny Welbeck goes the long way round Gabriel Paletta in pursuit of the ball

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Pass master: Andrea Pirlo is shadowed by Jordan Henderson as he tries to get into that metronomic passing rhythm

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Tangle of legs: Danny Welbeck tries to pinch the ball from Giorgio Chiellini during a frenetic opening to the game

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Ready to roar: England line up for the customary pre-match photograph as they begin their World Cup campaign

Sunday, June 15, 2014