England 2-1 Italy

Jermain Defoe came off the bench to score a superb late goal and earn England victory over their Euro 2012 conquerors Italy.

Italy started strongly with Daniele De Rossi giving them the lead when he headed in Alessandro Diamanti's corner.

But Roy Hodgson's side replied, also from a corner, Phil Jagielka sending his diving header in on 27 minutes.

The game looked like petering out, but after Ryan Bertrand cleared off the line, Defoe struck on the counter.

Spurs striker Defoe had plenty to do when he was fed by James Milner, but having turned on the edge of the penalty area, he checked inside Ignazio Abate and smashed a shot past Salvatore Sirigu 11 minutes from time.

For Hodgson, it turned what appeared to be a promising evening in Switzerland into a very pleasing one, meaning he has yet to lose a game in open play after seven games in charge.

19-year-old Butland, who became the youngest goalkeeper to win a full England cap despite having only played as high as League Two, had to be sharp to deny Italy on several occasions.

-  BBC